VILLA PARK – All local residents are invited to a property tax appeal seminar hosted by State Senator Tom Cullerton and York Township Assessor Deanna Wilkins from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, June 18 at the Villa Park Public Library (305 Ardmore Ave., Villa Park).

Property tax experts will be present to offer advice to homeowners to help them lower their tax bills.

“If you are looking for ways to find savings on your property tax bills, I urge you to take advantage of this seminar,” Cullerton said.

Residents of York Township should bring:
•    Appraisal (if done in the last 1.5 years)
•    Closing statement (if the home was purchased in the last year)
•    Property tax bill
•    Valid state ID or driver’s license

This seminar is part of a series of property tax seminars hosted by Cullerton this summer.

“These seminars are a valuable resource. It is important to give area residents the necessary tools to save money,” Cullerton said.

Date: Monday, June 18
Time: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.          
Location: Villa Park Public Library (305 Ardmore Ave, Villa Park)

For more information, please call (630) 903-6662.

GLENDALE HEIGHTS—  There are many state and local resources available to help DuPage County seniors enjoy independent lives.

State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is partnering with the Glendale Heights Center for Seniors to host a one-stop shop for seniors to learn about new resources available.

Cullerton is hoping area residents will take advantage of this free Senior Fair on Wednesday, June 13, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Glendale Heights Sports Hub (250 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights, IL).

The event is free and open to the public.
 
“The goal of this 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.  

Date: Wednesday, June 13
Time: noon to 2 p.m.
Location: Glendale Heights Sports Hub (250 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights).

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

GLENDALE HEIGHTS – Consumer fraud and identity theft are becoming a growing epidemic in Illinois.

To promote prevention, State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park), Mayor of Glendale Heights Linda Jackson and Representative Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) are offering free paper shredding services for area residents.

To help reduce the chances of identity theft, experts recommend shredding things like bank statements, credit card offers and credit card convenience checks. Residents should also shred canceled credit cards, canceled checks, pay stubs, old photo IDs and tax returns that are more than three years old.

To accommodate all participants the limit is two boxes of residential shredding per a person. Boxes and bags will be returned. No electronics will be accepted.  

Cullerton will also be collecting old cellphones to help the DuPage County Domestic Violence Shelter and eyeglasses to benefit the Lions Club.

No business shredding will be accepted.

Date: Saturday, June 16
Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Village of Glendale Heights (300 Civic Center Plaza, Glendale Heights)

For more information, call Cullerton’s office at (630) 903-6662.