Briefs: Lane closures on I-294

Several lane closures on the Tri-State Tollway will occur the next few days. One northbound lane will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today through Tuesday between Willow Road and Lake-Cook Road. One northbound lane also will close from the Edens Spur ramp to Lake-Cook Road from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, Monday and Tuesday. One northbound lane will close from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday from Sanders Road to Dundee Road for barrier-wall installation work. Overnight lane closures are scheduled Monday in the northbound lanes from the Edens Spur ramp to Lake-Cook Road. One northbound lane will close at 7 p.m., with a second lane closing at 8 p.m. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Tuesday. The same closure is planned Tuesday night following the same schedule.

Church cancels egg hunt

The Easter egg hunt and carnival planned for today at Community Christian Church in Lincolnshire has been canceled due to Friday's heavy snowfall.

Want to talk about budget?

Several area state legislators will host a hearing on the state budget at 3 p.m. Monday at the Northbrook village hall, 1225 Cedar Lane. The state faces a $750 million deficit for the current fiscal year and challenging economic conditions forecast for next year. The hearing is designed to discuss state finances with community leaders, business owners, labor officials, service providers, advocacy organizations, health-care facilities, school districts, colleges and local residents. Call (847) 433-9100 for details.

You too can go green

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is encouraging residents to take steps to promote a healthier environment during National Public Health Week, April 7-13. Here are some tips to make an impact on your surroundings. Be prepared: Learn about climate change in your community; spread the word and strengthen community involvement. Travel differently: Give your car a break and walk, bike, use public transportation or carpool. Eat differently: Buy sustainable foods; check food labels and utilize locally sourced foods. Go green at work and home: Save energy; go digital; use green office materials and telecommute if you can. Reduce, reuse and recycle; heat and cool smartly; seal and insulate your home; use water efficiently and use green power whenever possible. For more, visit www.nphw.org.

Rush back Camp Courage

The Chicago Rush and Deb Hohensee, wife of head coach Mike Hohensee, will help raise awareness and funds for Camp Courage, a camp for children living with grief, at tonight's game at the Allstate Arena. The day camp, which targets children who have lost a family member or friend, is run by the Hospice of Northeastern Illinois and held each summer at Camp Duncan in Ingleside. The cost for the camp is $75 per child, but the Hohensee family's goal is to raise enough money this spring so no child will have to pay to attend the camp this summer. For details, call the Center for Loss and Hope at (847) 381-5599, ext. 250, or you can visit www.hospiceanswers.org