date:Jan 21, 2013
Chicago Ald. Ed Burke has proposed a citywide ban of so-called energy drinks, citing potential health risks with the highly caffeinated beverages.
The powerful City Council veterans plan, filed with the city clerk, would create fines starting at $100 for anyone who sells or distributes energy drinks such as Red Bull, Rockstar, Full Throttle, Monster and 5-Hour Energy.
Researchers found that these energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine and warned of dangerous, even life threatening, effe