COUNTRY CLUB HILLS – State Senator Michael E. Hastings and Country Club Hills Mayor James W. Ford invite residents to attend their Shred Day on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Country Clubs Hills Amphitheater located at 4150 183^rd St. in Country Club Hills.

“Safely disposing of sensitive, personal documents is a good first step in preventing identify theft,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “This event will provide Country Club Hills residents with a convenient, free method to shred important documents in a secure manner.”

To accommodate all participants, each person will be limited to two boxes of residential shredding. Boxes and bags will be returned. Documents will be accepted for shredding until trucks reach capacity.

If residents have questions about the event, Hastings urges them to contact his office at 815-464-5431 or visit http://www.SenatorHastings.com.

FRANKFORT – State Senator Michael E. Hastings and the Frankfort Park District invite families and neighbors to attend the grand opening of the new Ninja Park on Tuesday, July 25 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Meadows Ninja Park located at 300 Elm St. in Frankfort.

“This new park will serve as a fun, new recreation stop for our families, young ninja aficionados and neighbors,” said Hastings (D- Frankfort). “I am proud to have partnered with Frankfort Park District and community members to bring this park to fruition. This new park will serve as an integral part of our healthy, happy community.”

The grand opening event will include music, time trials, ice cream treats and other fun activities.

ORLAND HILLS – State Senator Michael E. Hastings is partnering with Mayor Kyle R. Hastings and Orland Township Highway Commissioner Antonio Rubio to host a one-stop recycling event on Saturday, Aug. 26 from noon to 2 p.m. at Kelly Park, located at16553 Haven Ave. in Orland Hills.

“Our goal is to provide residents with a safe and secure way to dispose of confidential documents that they no longer need,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “I encourage residents to take advantage of this free recycling event and unload small household appliances they no longer need.”

To accommodate all participants, each person will be limited to two boxes of residential shredding. Boxes and bags will be returned. Documents will be accepted for shredding until trucks reach capacity.

MATTESON – State Senator Michael E. Hastings is excited to announce that the Village of Matteson is set to receive $26.6 million in investments to improve local roads and highways.

“Our highways and roads serve as a lifeline,” said Hastings (D-Frankfort). “These improvements to I-57, US 30 and Central Avenue will connect residents with economic opportunities, education and health services and improve our quality of life.”

As part of IDOT’s latest Multi-Year Plan under Rebuild Illinois, Matteson, which Hastings represents, will see nine infrastructure projects totaling more than $26 million over the next six years.

“This will make a tremendous impact on the Southland Region, and the Village of Matteson is appreciative of State Senator Hastings’ efforts,” said Matteson Mayor Sheila Chalmers-Currin.