Representative Arthur Turner and AT&T are hosting a free shredding event on Saturday, July 25th from 9a.m, to noon at 3849 W. Ogden Ave., Chicago, IL 60623. Guidelines for safe storage of personal information include:

• Keep all tax returns and supporting documentation for seven years. The IRS has three years from your tax filing to audit, and six years to challenge a claim.
• Keep credit card statements for seven years if tax related expenses are documented.
• Keep paycheck stubs for one year.
• Keep bank statement and canceled checks for at least one year.
• Keep bills for one year or until the canceled check has been returned.

For more information, please contact Rep. Turner’s constituent service office at 773-277-4700.