Meeting to focus on getting public's view of state budget

State reps. JoAnn Osmond and Sandy Cole will sponsor a town hall meeting for members of the community to discuss issues relating to the state budget, including education funding, local transportation, public safety and quality of life issues.

The Town Hall meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 31 at Lakes Community High School Auditorium, 1600 Eagle Way, Lake Villa. The forum is open to the public and residents of all local communities are welcome and invited to attend.

For more information, call Osmond's district office at (847) 838-6200 or Cole's district office at (847) 543-0062.