BUFFALO GROVE – To help community members protect their personal information, State Senator Adriane Johnson is hosting a community shred event at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 18.
“When it comes to protecting yourself against fraud and identity theft, you can never be too careful,” said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). “Documents with personal information like your address, banking information or social security number should be securely shredded to keep them safe from prying eyes.”
The event is hosted in in partnership with State Representative Rita Mayfield and will be held at the North Chicago Public Library at 2100 Argonne Dr., North Chicago.
At this free community event, residents can securely dispose of any sensitive or confidential documents, like bank statements, paid utility bills and receipts. Electronics and other non-paper waste will not be accepted.
“After spring cleaning and tax season, you may be looking to dispose of sensitive personal documents,” Johnson said. “I encourage you to take advantage of this free and convenient opportunity to make sure your information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.”
People with questions can reach out to Johnson’s office at 847-672-6201.
