Shred documents, protect your identity at free event

Bradish Associates, at 215 N. Arlington Heights Rd., in Arlington Heights, will host its annual free document shredding event on Saturday, May 13, from 9 to 11 am. Shredding will take place in the parking lot. Enter from Eastman Avenue.

Statistics from the US Department of Justice indicate that more than 17 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2014 alone. "Providing a free document shredding and recycling event is one way we can help people protect themselves from identity theft and at the same time help the environment," said Jordan Bradish, a lead agent at Bradish.

Bradish Associates is a family-owned, independent insurance agency. Established in 1980, its ongoing mission is to focus on finding the best insurance policies to meet the unique needs of each client, whether a business, an individual or a family. Bradish also seeks ways to look out for the interests of the community at large, through activities such as the annual document shredding event.

This event is open to the entire Arlington Heights community. To learn more about Bradish Associates, visit www.bradish.com.