DES PLAINES – To help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents, State Senator Laura Murphy and State Representative Marty Moylan are again hosting their annual shred drive on Saturday, Oct. 21.

“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 in the parking lot of Juno Lighting Group at 1300 S. Wolf Road in Des Plaines on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Examples of documents with personally identifiable information that should be safely discarded include bank statements, outdated medical records, tax returns, utility bills, junk mail, credit card applications and receipts.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

DES PLAINES – State Senator Laura Murphy is teaming up with State Representative Michelle Mussman to host a senior fair on Friday, Oct. 20.

“Ensuring that our seniors have access to vital health care resources and social services is extraordinarily important as they strive to live their lives with dignity,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “This event will provide access to important services that will aid the seniors in our community.”

The event will feature tables and presentations from various state and local agencies providing services in the area, including Commissioner Kevin Morrison’s office, ComEd, PACE, Regional Transit Authority, Citizens Utility Board, Center of Concern and more. The fair is made possible by Elk Grove Township and will be held in the township building at 600 Landmeier Rd. on Friday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

DES PLAINES – State Senator Laura Murphy is hosting a food drive to support the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry Oct. 13.

“When you donate to a food pantry, you’re not just providing sustenance, you’re providing dignity,” said Murphy (D-Des Plaines). “Each contribution can be the difference between a meal and an empty plate for someone in need.”

The food drive will be held on Friday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Murphy’s district office located at 1645 South River Rd., Suite 7, Des Plaines. Donations will be accepted during office hours in the days leading up to the drive. Individuals who cannot make it on the day of the drive may drop items off starting at 9 a.m. during weekdays.

A list of most commonly needed items and a link to donate directly are available at www.schaumburgtownship.org/services/food-pantry. Items may also be purchased and shipped directly through the Township’s Amazon wish list: http://a.co/9YbUnas.

“Hunger is a problem that we can solve together. By contributing, you become part of the solution,” Murphy said. “Hunger knows no boundaries, but neither does compassion.”

For questions contact Murphy’s office at 847-718-1110.

DES PLAINES – State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) released the below statement following multiple bomb threats to suburban Chicago libraries:

“Libraries are sanctuaries of learning, growth and togetherness—they are the very heart of our communities. Threats of violence against libraries is an affront to our shared values. I condemn the cowardly attempts to undermine the open exchange of ideas and interrupt these vital institutions.

“The individuals making these threats want to instill fear in our communities, but we cannot allow this fear to win. Now that these individuals cannot silence ideas by banning books, they use threats of violence to try to achieve their insidious goals. They want us to be as afraid as they are, that is why it is more than ever we need to show our support for our public libraries. We must stand united against hatred and ignorance, and defend the principles that our country was founded on.”