Bartending for Accountability

This chapter follows a rookie reporter's unexpected assignment as a bartender at the Mirage in 1977, blending humor with the serious undertone of investigating city corruption. As part of an innovative initiative by the Chicago Sun-Times, the narrative explores the challenges of running a bar while exposing systemic issues faced by small business owners. Through vivid experiences and insightful conversations, the chapter reveals the complexities of pursuing truth in a fraught environment of extortion and regulatory failures.