Radogno, Sandack, Durkin to Host 2013 Children’s Safety Expo

Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) is teaming up with State Representatives Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) this month to host a free Children’s Safety Expo.
The expo will be held Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to noon at Lakeview Junior High School, 701 Plainfield Road in Downers Grove.

“I always enjoy this event, and this year I look forward to teaming up with Rep. Durkin and Rep. Sandack. It’s a great way for us to meet families living in the district, and I think everyone benefits—the kids enjoy themselves while their parents can gather information about local activities, college savings programs and more,” Radogno said in a press release. 

Admission is free and complimentary refreshments will be provided. There will be a drawing for giveaways, as well as face painting and the Traveling World of Reptiles Show from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.

More than 20 “Touch a Trucks” will be at the Safety Expo, including a medical helicopter and a rollover simulator. Kids are invited to see, touch and get behind the wheel of their favorite vehicle. Local professionals will be available to answer questions about the equipment and the work they do.

“I want to invite everyone to come out and join us,” Sandack said. “The kid’s fair is one of my favorite events because there is so much going on and a ton of fun to be had.” 

In addition, public service representatives will be available to speak with event participants on health, education and safety issues, including Internet safety and cyber bullying, bicycle and fire safety, college savings and after school programs and more. There will also be an exhibition by the Darien Police K-9 Unit, as well as demonstrations by the Midwest Judo & Jujitsu Club, Spotlight Dance Studio and the Traveling World of Reptiles Show.

For more information on demonstrations, participants and events, visit the lawmakers’ websites at www.senatorradogno.org, www.jimdurkin.net or www.ronsandack.org.