IRVING PARK — Far Northwest Side residents can safely dispose of sensitive documents and protect themselves from identity theft at an event set for July 12.

Ald. John Arena (45th) is offering free document shredding from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Independence Park, 3945 N. Springfield Ave.

The Independence Park Farmers Market will take place at the same time as the shredding event.

For more information, call the 45th Ward office at 773-286-4545.

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