Critics charge that many consumers shop in collar counties to avoid the tax.
On Friday night, while taping Newsviews, Stroger told Alan Krashesky the rollback would cause chaos and mayhem.
"We'll really have to throw up our hands and tell the health system we are not gonna send you the money. And they will more than likely say that we're gonna close Provident Hospital, the clinics, and Oak Forest Hospital. And that will add up to approximately $180 million. And then they'll have to figure out the rest," said Todd Stroger, (D) Cook County Board president.
The entire interview will be broadcast Sunday morning during our news that begins at 8 a.m.
