Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.

North Cook area Democrats in the House Marty Moylan (D-Des Plaines), Michelle Mussman (D-Schaumburg), Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills), Scott Drury (D-Highwood) and Fred Crespo (D-Hoffman Estates) recently received letters from the Illinois Republican Party, drawing their attention to the permanent property tax freeze they voted for in January and calling for action on property tax relief now.

The Republican state Senate candidate in District 28, Mel Thillens of Park Ridge, is looking for students to fill both paid and volunteer positions in his campaign.

The Schaumburg Park District will host its ninth annual Links Technology Cup golf outing on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at Schaumburg Golf Club.

The city of Park Ridge is looking for residents to join its Bike Planning Task Force, which will work to improve the biking environment within the city.

A free property tax seminar covering the appeal process is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Schaumburg Township Office.