ELMHURST — Elmhurst residents will have the opportunity to securely shred personal documents on July 19, thanks to an event sponsored by State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton.

“Unwanted documents can quickly pile up and leave your personal information at risk of being stolen,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “Instead of tossing these papers into the recycling, I encourage residents to take advantage of this free and secure event.”

Residents can safely discard documents on Saturday, July 19 at American Legion Post 187, 310 W. Butterfield Road, from 9 a.m. to noon, or until the truck is full. The event is a joint effort between Glowiak Hilton, State Representative Marti Deuter, Elmhurst Mayor Scott Levin, the Elmhurst City Council and American Legion Post 187.

Identity theft is one of the top categories of scams targeting Illinois residents. The Better Business Bureau recommends shredding unneeded sensitive documents, such as bank statements, medical bills and pay stubs, to prevent personal information from falling into the wrong hands.

For more information, contact Glowiak Hilton’s office at 630-785-3177.