VILLA PARK- National Center for Victims of Crime reported that Americans age 65 and older are more likely to be targeted by fraudsters and more likely to lose money once targeted.

State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is working to give area seniors the proper resources to combat scams specifically targeting seniors.

Cullerton is working with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to host two informational seminars in Addison and Lombard on April 21.

He is encouraging area residents to join him to learn about how to identity theft, checking credit reports and how to file consumer fraud complaints.

“Protecting seniors is a top priority. These seminars offer them an opportunity to learn how to protect themselves from fraud,” Cullerton said.  

Representatives from the Illinois State Treasurer’s ICash program will be present as well to help reunite DuPage County residents with their unclaimed property.

The treasurer’s ICash program puts people in touch with property sitting in state accounts that hasn’t been claimed.

10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
York Township with York Township Supervisor John Valle
York Township Building, 1502 S. Meyer Road, Lombard, IL

Noon to 1 p.m.
Addison Township with Addison Township Supervisor Kathryn Cermak-Durante
Addison Township Building, 401 N. Addison Road, Addison, IL

For more information, residents can call Cullerton’s Villa Park Office at (630) 903-6662 or visit www.SenatorTomCullerton.com.

VILLA PARK- There are many state and local resources available to help DuPage County seniors enjoy independent lives.

State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is working to host a one-stop shop for seniors to learn about new resources available.

The Glendale Heights Center for Senior Citizens and Cullerton are hoping area residents will take advantage of this free Senior Fair on Wednesday, April 12 from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the Glendale Heights Sports Hub (250 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights, IL).

“The goal of this annual senior fair is to bring as many local and state organizations and agencies together for a few hours to let area residents stop by and learn about new and existing programs,” Cullerton said.  

This will be the fifth year Cullerton and the Glendale Heights Center for Senior Citizens have partnered to host this community event.

There are currently over 40 organizations and agencies registered to participate in the event including:

•    Illinois State Treasurer’s representatives will be on hand to connect residents with unclaimed assets through the I-Cash Program.
•    Veterans’ agencies and organizations will be available to explain valuable health information is available for veterans.
•    Pharmacists from Walgreens will provide pneumonia and shingles immunizations.  Residents are encouraged to bring along their insurance cards to redeem this service.
•    AARP will be there to inform participants on available resources to help seniors remain physically and intellectually active.

Cullerton urges seniors to contact his Villa Park office at (630) 903-6662 for more information on vendors and services available.

VILLA PARK- In an effort to bring state government to the residents of the 23rd State Senate District, Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is hosting four community town hall meetings this month.

The meetings give residents the chance to ask Cullerton questions and discuss issues important to the 23rd Senate District.

Below is the schedule of meetings:

Monday, March 20:

6 to 7 p.m.
Itasca Village Hall (550 W. Irving Park Rd., Itasca, IL)

Tuesday, March 21:  

6 to 7 p.m.
Glendale Heights Public Library (25 E. Fullerton Ave., Glendale Heights, IL)

Wednesday, March 22:  

6 to 7 p.m.
Bartlett Community Center (700 S. Bartlett Rd., Bartlett, IL)

Thursday, March 23:  

6 to 7 p.m.

Villa Park Library (3095 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, IL)

For a complete list of community town hall meetings, please call his full-time Villa Park Office at (630) 903-6662.

VILLA PARK- State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is kicking off a series of extended office hours in his Villa Park Office on Thursday, February 2 to provide a convenient way for busy, working families to share their concerns and receive state assistance.

“Take a second on your way home to drop by our Villa Park office,” Cullerton said. “We have various resources available to assist you with a variety of programs such as state benefits for veterans, internet safety tips and children identification cards.”

Area residents are invited to share concerns and receive assistance on issues ranging from veterans services to health care concerns.

Time: extended office hours are from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Traditional office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday).  

Location: Villa Park District Office (338 South Ardmore Ave., Villa Park).

Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays starting February 2 until June 1, 2017

Appointments are not necessary.

For more information, call his full-time Villa Park Office at (630) 903-6662.