Briefs: Fasten that seat belt

As part of the state's Click it or Ticket campaign, the Algonquin Police Department is joining more than 400 state and local law enforcement agencies to reduce highway fatalities by cracking down on motorists who don't fasten their seat belts. The campaign runs Friday through June 1. Visit www.buckleupillinois.org.

Sherman hosts expo

In recognition of National Nurses and Hospital Week, Sherman Hospital in Elgin will host a Hospital Expo from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the hospital, 934 Center St. Attendees will can learn about services at the current Sherman Hospital campus and plans for the new hospital being built at Randall and Big Timber roads in Elgin.

Sale aids mission work

The Burlington United Methodist Church, 195 Center St., will hold its third annual plant sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Bedding plants of all sorts, hanging baskets and vegetables will be available. The church mission team will be holding a fundraiser. Teens will also be washing cars and hot dogs will be available. Homemade baked goods will be sold as well a raffle for a picnic table. Proceeds will help fund the mission team's trip to help needy people in Appalachia. Call (847) 683-3535.

Forum on library tax hike

The Huntley Area Public Library will host a forum on its proposed tax increase at 10 a.m. Monday at National City Bank, 13300 Route 47, Huntley. The forum is part of the library's senior coffee series. A library representative will present information on the tax request and answer any questions. The tax hike would raise $9.5 million in bonds to build a 33,000-square-foot addition and fund a $725,000 increase in the library's annual operating budget. Call (847) 669œ5386.