Rep. Sandack to Partner with House and Senate Leaders for June 7 Children’s Safety Expo

Children and families from southern DuPage County are
invited to attend a free Children’s Safety Expo on Saturday, June 7, from
9AM-Noon at Lakeview Jr. High School in Downers Grove.

State Representatives Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) is
partnering with House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and
Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) for the event. “This expo
promises to be a lot of fun for kids of all ages,” said Sandack. “In addition
to the 45 booths at the event, children and their families can see the LIFESTAR
Chicago Helicopter at 9:30 and enjoy the Traveling World of Reptiles Show at
10:30.”

According to Sandack, there will be an interactive Karate
class at 10:00 before the live reptile show at 10:30. Those who attend can also
enjoy a large “Touch a Truck” display, which will include about 20 different
vehicles, including squad cars, dump trucks, backhoes, an ambulance, a ladder
fire truck and S.W.A.T vehicle. Kids can also visit a face painting booth at
the expo.

There is no cost for admission, and there will be free
refreshments and giveaways throughout the morning. In addition to the booths
and interactive exhibits, information and other activities will be available
about:

• Bicycle safety

Lakeview
Jr. High School is located at 701 Plainfield Road in Downers Grove. Additional
information about the event is available at www.ronsandack.org
and at (630) 737-0504.