Regional hearing on the statebudget

Democratic state Reps. Fred Crespo of 44th dist and PaulFroehlich of 56thdist host a regional hearing on the statebudget at 6:30 p.m. March 17 at Schaumburg's Prairie Center for theArts, 201 Schaumburg Court. The budget hearing will include apresentation on proposals for next fiscal year's budget and ananalysis of the current fiscal year's budget and its $750 milliondeficit. Many local residents are expected to testify. For moreinformation, or to provide testimony, call Crespo's office at (630)372-3340 or Froehlich's office at (847) 985-9210. The event is freeand open to the public.