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The $200 Million Question: What's Next Now That The Pop Tax Has Been Iced?

Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle said it will be up to commissioners to make hard choices.

Pop Tax Rejected By County Board Committee — Final Vote Set For Wednesday

The full Cook County Board is expected to repeal the controversial measure Wednesday.

Brighton Park »

Repeal Pop Tax And We'll Have To Cut, Close And Borrow, Preckwinkle Warns

County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is warning commissioners not to reverse the penny-per-ounce tax.

Wrigleyville »

'Pop Tax' Repeal Comes Up Short; County Board Postpones Showdown

Opponents of the tax on sweetened beverages want the County Board to repeal the tax.

Incorrect LaCroix Tax Leads To Lawsuit Against Walgreens

The class-action lawsuit alleges Walgreens "has not taken any steps to provide corrections."

LaCroix Lovers Angry After Walgreens Wrongfully Taxes Their Drink (Again)

LaCroix drinkers freaked out after stores incorrectly taxed the flavored water under the new "pop tax."

Little Village »

Prosecutors And Public Defenders Get Pink Slips As Pop Tax Fallout Hits

The Cook County Public Defender warned of trial delays because of Friday's layoffs.

Top Stories

Downtown Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well

And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.

Humboldt Park Humboldt Park's Puerto Rican Evacuee Welcome Center Opens Today

For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.

Roseland Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. Beale

Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.

Wicker Park Trek Bike Shop Coming To Milwaukee Avenue's 'Hipster Highway,' Bid Shows

The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.

Downtown Ald. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing

Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.

Chinatown Pistol Whipping of Sisters In Chinatown Part Of Larger Crime Spree: Police

The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.

The Loop 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago

We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.

Dunning Drunken-Driving Victim Hopes Cop Charged With DUI Gets Probation: Court

Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.

West Pullman Man Shoots Himself In Penis During West Pullman Robbery, Prosecutors Say

Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.

Logan Square Landlord M. Fishman's Move To Evict Logan Square Tenants Sparks Protest

The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.

Noble Square Million Dollar Town Houses On Wicker, Noble Square Border Launch Pre-Sales

"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.

O'Hare Traveling For Thanksgiving? Midway, O'Hare Among Most Delayed Busy Airports

About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.