JOLIET, Ill. – State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will host a Facebook Safety Seminar to provide local residents with safety tips while they are on Facebook and other forms of social media on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Fountaindale Public Library, located at 300 W. Briarcliff Rd. in Bolingbrook.

“Every day there seems to be a new story about some of the dangers that social media can have on our lives,” Manley said. “This seminar will help residents learn more about how they can protect themselves and their families in a digital world.”

Manley, D-Joliet, will be joined by state Rep. John Connor, D-Lockport, and representatives from Facebook to provide residents with information on how to address cyberbullying, avoid scams and protect your identity while still enjoying the platform.

“I enjoy using social media to keep up to date with my family and friends, but I also try to stay up to date on scams and other pitfalls that may exist,” Manley said. “I encourage residents to come out to this seminar and have their questions answered.”

For more information or to RSVP, contact Manley’s constituent service office at 815-725-2741 or RepManley@gmail.com

AURORA, Ill. – To help parents and community members better protect their children online, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, is hosting a Family Internet Safety Seminar on Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Aurora Library-Eola Road Branch, located at 555 S. Eola Rd in Aurora.

“The internet can be an incredible resource for our families, but it is also a tool criminals use to prey on our children and target our personal financial information,” Kifowit said. “My event will address how to teach children to avoid scams, protect sensitive information, and avoid dangerous interactions with strangers. We will also show parents how they can monitor their child’s online usage and limit inappropriate content.”

Kifowit’s Family Internet Safety Seminar will be an information session featuring Oswego Community School District 308 Communication Director Theresa Komitas. As seating is limited at the library, those interested in attending the information session are encouraged to RSVP by calling Kifowit’s constituent service office at 630-585-1308 or by email at RSVP@IlDistrict84.com.

“When used properly, the internet is vital and helpful tool that can enhance our children’s education,” Kifowit said. “It is important that parents know how to ensure their children’s safety and privacy while online.”