Cook County, home to Chicago, approves sugar tax in growing trend

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Chicagoans and other residents of Cook County will see soft-drink prices rise after a new tax on sugary beverages was narrowly approved by county officials on Thursday, aimed at both addressing health issues linked to sugar consumption and trimming a budget shortfall.

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