Report: "The Mirage" - Pamela Zekman, Zay N. Smith - Chicago Sun Times
Tags: corruption, expose, Mirage, Pamela Zekman, payoffs, Sun-Times, tavern, Zay N. Smith
". . .Chicago's reputation is tarnished more and more by too little being done to end shakedowns by city inspectors and others. The Sun-Times and the BGA found bribery common. They found tax skimming common. They found threats to patrons' safety overlooked for a few bucks in an envelope. They found unsafe buildings approved for a payoff. . ."
Description:Editorial criticizes City Council's decision to stall on taking any action, a week into the Mirage series.
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