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.

Fritz Kaegi, the new Cook County Assessor, wants to know what YOU think about property assessments. Kaegi will be visiting Palatine and Schaumburg on April 6 as part