Preckwinkle says no new taxes next year, even as soda tax begins July 1

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is making good on her pledge not to raise taxes next year, even as a controversial soda pop tax is set to take effect July 1.

Preckwinkle said Thursday that a 2018 budget shortfall estimated at nearly $98 million would be bridged by cutting costs, including...