McAsey Hosts Child Identification Program

To help parents better assist law enforcement in the event of a lost child, State Rep. Emily McAsey is partnering with the Illinois Masonic Fraternity for an Illinois Child Identification Program (IL CHIP). 

This free event will be held on Saturday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Romeoville Recreation Center, 900 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville. 

“Far too often we see reports about missing children in the news,” McAsey said. “As a state representative, one of my top priorities is protecting our most vulnerable, which includes the children of our community. Though I hope there is never a need to use it, having your child’s identifying information compiled and easily accessible is indispensable to police in their investigation.” 

At the event, parents will be provided with a child protection kit, including a DNA sample, fingerprints of the child, and a CD containing a color photo and recorded interview. This program, the most comprehensive of its kind, is offered free to parents. 

“As a state legislator and former criminal prosecutor, I have worked to make our neighborhoods a safer place to live,” McAsey said. “IL CHIP will provide tools to help families in our community better protect their children and improve public safety.”

For more information, contact McAsey’s full-time constituent service office at (815) 372-0085.