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I(Continued from Page A-l)Nickels declined to reveal any details surronding the investigation be-! cause when it comes time for prosecution, any disclosures may reduce the credibility of evidence.The fire in the three-story masonry structure, contained PIC records ( which were subpoenaed by the Internal Revenue service.THE IRS was scheduled to pick up the files the week of the fire. Much, but not all. of the subpoenaed documents reportedly were destroyed in the blaze.The PIC building has been the subject of heated controversy because of the terms under which it was leased.PIC. a quasi-governmental agency, was paying $106,000 a year to lease the building which had been sold a year earlier for $85,000.Suspicious as to the cause of the fire, Joliet Mayor Charles Connor said. “Anyone would be a little leary of a fire which began just before the Internal Revenue service issued a federal subpoena to investigate the records.“I DON'T know, but maybe the records would have indicated that someone had committed a crime.”Ownership of the building has also been in disputeWell-known Joliet businessman John Bays has reportedly stated Will county Coroner Robert Tezak is the beneficiary of the trust that owns the building.Tezak could not be reached forcomment.
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Tinley Park Star
Tinley Park, Illinois, US
Thu, Dec 24, 1987
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