Newsviews: Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle (1)

Sunday, November 8, 2015
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A tax on amusements such as cable TV, bowling and golf were part of the plan when Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled her budget.
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It was one way of helping close a nearly $200 million budget gap. But that particular tax plan didn't sit well with many people. Ahead of a vote planned for later this month, Preckwinkle is replacing that with a hotel tax.

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