SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS – To provide residents with a way to safely discard documents containing personal information, State Senator Patrick Joyce will host a free shred event in South Chicago Heights.

Joyce recognizes the importance of keeping individuals personal information protected and encourages community members to take advantage of the free shred event.

“Identity theft is an issue that plagues around 33% of Americans,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “By hosting this shred event, I urge residents to declutter their old personal documents and dispose of them securely so they do not fall victim to this issue.”

The event will be as follows:

• WHAT:  Free Shred Event
• WHEN: Thursday, August 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• WHERE:  South Chicago Heights Senior Center parking lot, 3317 Chicago Rd., South Chicago Heights, IL

SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS – State Senator Patrick Joyce is hosting a shred event in the community for residents to discard documents with personal information. This event will allow community members an opportunity to safely dispose of important documents that may contain sensitive information.

The free shred event will occur on Thursday, August 4 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the South Chicago Heights Senior Center parking lot, located at 3317 Chicago Road, South Chicago Heights, IL.

The event is free to all residents, though each car is limited to three boxes of documents. It will last until 1 p.m. or until all shred trucks are full.

KANKAKEE – On Wednesday, State Senator Patrick Joyce announced school districts throughout the 40th district will be receiving a total of $800,000 for infrastructure improvements, thanks to funds distributed by the Illinois State Board of Education.

“Having a safe, healthy environment for our students to learn is critical for their education,” said Joyce (D-Essex). “These grants are a welcome investment in not only the physical structures of our schools, but also the overall well-being of the students and teachers that spend so much time there.”

A total of $30 million in 2022 School Maintenance Grants was distributed to districts across the state. To be eligible for the grants, applicants were required to match the state funds and commit to completing proposed projects within two years.