Transit agencies lacked budgeting foresight

Illinois Democrats are now looking at possibly taxing haircuts, personal services and most repair services to bailout the Metra, CTA and Pace. Those transportation organizations recently announced a $770 million shortfall. Shame on the leadership of those organizations. They well knew that federal COVID aid would eventually stop, but they took no actions to prepare for this. What a disgrace, they should all be terminated.

Illinois reaps millions and millions of dollars in revenue from significant taxes placed on marijuana sales and gambling. This is revenue we once never had. Where is all this money going? When are the people of Illinois going to say enough is enough?

Mitch Horak

Algonquin