Energy Drinks
City Council Holds Hearing On Banning Energy Drinks
A proposal to end or limit the sales of some energy drinks in Chicago has been the subject of a contentious hearing before a city council committee, reports WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore.
Proposed Chicago Ordinance Would Outlaw Energy Drinks
Chicago Ald. Ed Burke has proposed a citywide ban of energy drinks, citing potential health risks with the highly caffeinated beverages.
Four Area Hospitals Ban Sugary Drinks
Do you know just one sugary drink a day can make you fat? Medical experts say they’re the biggest culprit when it comes to obesity.
State Senate Votes To Ban Alcohol Energy Drinks
The Illinois Senate has voted to ban caffeinated alcoholic drinks, a measure spurred by public attention to Four Loko, a so-called “alcohol energy drink” popular with college students.
Lawmaker Wants To Ban Boozy Energy Drinks In Illinois
Five other states have banned them. Now, alcohol energy drinks could be off the market in here too.
Maker Of Four Loko To Remove Caffeine
The Chicago-based manufacturer of a popular alcohol beverage is set to drop caffeine from the recipe just as the government is poised to ban it.
Another State Now Off-Limits To Four Loko Caffeine Booze
The caffeinated alcoholic beverage Four Loko has been banned in four states and now Chicago-based Phusion Projects has agreed to stop shipments to New York state.



