Recreational drug use is a misnomer. It is more correct to call such drug users apprentice junkies. Many drug users and addicts start out smoking weed. Isn’t legalizing marijuana setting up all the evils that follow it? Are Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the other politicians going to take responsibility for all the consequences that come from misusing drugs?

Jack, Tinley Park

Both Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot continue to ignore the fact that the state and local pension systems are unsustainable. Neither has the fortitude nor willingness to try to fix the pension system. More taxes will not solve the problem.

Jim, Orland Park

I would like to give a shout-out to Gov. J.B. Pritzker for moving away from coal. Burning fossil fuels is one of the main human sources of pollution that are responsible for climate change.

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