Judge Lifts Injunction Blocking Cook County Soda Tax
A judge has lifted an injunction on Cook County's sweetened beverage tax, allowing the county to begin collecting it as soon as it wishes.
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A judge has lifted an injunction on Cook County's sweetened beverage tax, allowing the county to begin collecting it as soon as it wishes.
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Residents of Cook County who have trouble getting official government documents might be able to get an ID card from Cook County.
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At least for Cook County consumers of sweetened drinks. CBS 2's Jim Williams talks with a local businessperson about the extra work to collect the cash.
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