DES PLAINES – To help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents, State Senator Laura Murphy and State Representative Marty Moylan are hosting their annual shred event on Saturday, July 26.

“One way we can all prevent fraud and identity theft is by securely disposing of sensitive personal documents,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “Take advantage of this free and convenient opportunity to help keep your information out of the wrong hands.”

The event will be held Saturday, July 26 from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of Acuity Brands Lighting, located at 1300 S. Wolf Rd. in Des Plaines.

Examples of documents with personal identifiable information that should be safely discarded include bank statements, outdated medical records, tax returns, utility bills, junk mail, credit card applications and receipts.

For more information, contact Murphy’s office at 847-718-1110 or online.