Cook County Passes Soda Tax, Lagunitas ‘Flies The W,’ More Intel

—Come July 1, those living in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs in Cook County will have to pay more for their sodas. The Cook County board on Thursday voted in favor of a new penny-an-ounce tax on pop, sports drinks, lemonades and iced tea. The tax also affects diet drinks with artificial sweeteners like Splenda. For example, the cost of a six-pack of soda will... read more...