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County Files Motion to Withdraw Petition for Damages in Sweetened Beverage Tax Case

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A soft drink, energy drink, can. (Welcomia)

Chicago, IL-(ENEWSPF)- The Chief Spokesperson for the Cook County Board President Frank Shuftan issued a statement regarding the so-called sweetened beverage tax case.

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The tax, which went into effect August 1, has had a rocky roll-out, with Walgreens and McDonald’s facing lawsuits over accusations of how the tax was implemented.

From the Chicago Tribune:

Two of the Chicago area’s biggest corporate names are being sued over allegedly bungling…

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