Crespo Supports Measure to Repeal Cook County Beverage Tax

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Fred Crespo, D-Hoffman Estates, is fighting to repeal the Cook County beverage tax by supporting a measure to eliminate the county’s new tax on fruit juices, flavored waters and sodas, and prohibit counties from implementing similar...

Scherer Fighting to Block Local Beverage Tax

DECATUR, Ill. – State Rep Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is calling for a new state law prohibiting additional taxes on fruit juices, flavored waters and sodas from being enacted at the local level. “Taxing everyday purchases like fruit juices, flavored waters and sodas only...