Written by Schoenberg Staff Thursday, 10 November 2011 12:17
Assistant Majority Leader Jeff Schoenberg (D-Evanston) will host a free educational workshop next week on protecting seniors from consumer fraud with Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.
Senator Schoenberg will join seniors on Wednesday, November 16 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Glenview Park District Senior Center, located at 2400 Chestnut Avenue in Glenview, to introduce help that is available for older adults facing tough economic times. Attorney General Madigan will present “Silver Beat” training in which seniors can learn how to protect themselves from consumer fraud, identity theft, reverse mortgages, and counterfeit check scams. This training will give seniors and caregivers knowledge and tools needed to recognize and avoid scam artists and deceptive business practices.
Participation is free but seating is limited, so please RSVP to Senator Schoenberg’s office by phone, 847-492-1200, or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Senator Schoenberg Menu
9th District
Assistant Majority Leader
Years served: 1990 - 2002 (House); 2003 - Present (Senate)
Committee assignments: Committee of the Whole; Financial Institutions; Appropriations I (Vice-Chairperson); Appropriations II (Vice-Chairperson); Public Health; Revenue; Revenue Subcommittee on Prop. Taxes; Subcommittee on Amendments.
Biography: House of Representatives, six terms, 1990-2002; Senator Schoenberg, his wife, Lynne Sered, and their two children reside in northwest Evanston.