Keep that Bunsen burner for science burning by joining the only March for Science in Illinois this year! Saturday, May 4 (May the 4 Be With You) 2019, starting at Palatine Library. Don't have a sign? Come early to make one-- we'll provide the supplies! Join us for great speakers at 10:30 and marching at 11 a.m. Refreshments provided! Join us to celebrate science, facts, knowledge and the scientists who have worked to make us and our world safer, cleaner, and healthier. Sign up here!

Who speaks for the trees? Or the water? Or air? We won't have the Lorax from Dr. Seuss' classic story, but we will have a panel of three local and national experts who care a whole awful lot about our Great Lakes, air and forests. Our April 22 Science Matters panelists:

The Illinois Save the Children Action Network will be screening the documentary "No Small Matter," followed by a panel discussion on how to increase access to affordable child care. Wednesday, April 24, 7 to 8:45 p.m., Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine. Sign up here.