Special Seminars For Seniors

Monday, September 27
7:30 a.m.
The Crystal Lake Economic Development Committee will conduct a regular meeting at 7:30 a.m. Monday in the City Council Chambers and Conference Room.
Included in the matters the Committee will consider, in addition to minutes of the August 24th meeting, will be time for public participation and comments.

A presentation regarding "Just off the Tracks" website and marketing program is planned before the committee goals and staff updates. Organization reports include the Downtown Crystal Lake, Committee for Business Support and McHenry County Economic Development Corporation.

10:00 a.m. to Noon—Algonquin Township office,
3702 US. Highway 14, Crystal Lake.
Free Seminars to assist Seniors in avoiding fraud.
Area Seniors interested in how to protect themselves from fraud are offered several opportunities to learn more about "The Silver Beat" training programs. These were created to help combat the growing threat of financial fraud being felt by older adults across the country, explains State Senator Pam Althoff, R-32nd District.

Senator Althoff along with State Representative Michael Tryon, R-64th District and Deputy Republican Leader Tim Schmitz are teaming up with Attorney General Lisa Madigan's Office to offer "The Silver Beat" fraud prevention seminars.
The seminars are aimed at giving seniors the information they need to avoid scams where seniors are the target of con artists and deceptive practices because criminals perceive them to be more vulnerable and affluent, with access to a wide variety of retirement accounts and pensions.

Another seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, September 29 from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 p.m. at PNC Bank (formerly National City Bank, 1350 South Illinois Route 47, Huntley.

The seminars are free. More information is available by contacting Senator Althoff's office at 815-455-6330 or Representative Tryon's office at 815-459-6453,