### [2017-10-10](/feed/2017/10/10/index.md)

##### American political
# The Cook County Board of Commissioners' Finance Committee, which includes Chicago, repeals the tax approved in November 2016 on soft drinks and other sugary beverages. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-illinois-tax-soda/chicago-area-tax-on-sugary-drinks-on-way-out-after-vote-idUSKBN1CF2YF)

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