WESTERN SPRINGS — State Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton is helping Western Springs residents protect their personal information by offering a free shred event on Oct. 4.

“Clearing out old bank statements and bills that are lying around is an important, but sometimes overlooked, way to protect yourself,” said Glowiak Hilton (D-Western Springs). “Events like these give residents a safe and easy way to shred documents and keep sensitive information out of the wrong hands.”

Residents can safely discard documents on Saturday, Oct. 4 in the parking lot of the Western Springs Recreation Center, 1500 Walker St., from 9 a.m. to noon or until the truck is full. A limit of two boxes per car will be accepted.

The event, in partnership with the Village of Western Springs, will run alongside the village’s monthly residential Styrofoam recycling program. All block Styrofoam, egg cartons and clean food containers will be accepted.

For questions about the shred event, contact Glowiak Hilton’s office at 630-785-3177.