Stay safe online while holiday shopping.
The 2022 Holiday shopping season is in full swing!
So, here are a few online shopping tips to remember while grabbing all of those great deals:
- Keep an eye on your bank statements.
- Know how much items should cost.
- Don't shop on public wi-fi.
- Protect your accounts with unique passwords and use two-step authentication when possible.
- Be sure your device's security software is up to date.
You can learn more details and tips by visiting the National Cybersecurity Alliance website:
New Illinois Smoke Alarm Law effective January 1, 2023.
A new law in effect on January 1st means you might need to update your home smoke alarms.
Public Act 100-0200, passed in 2017, requires all Illinois homes to have a smoke alarm with a sealed 10-year battery by Jan. 1, 2023.
According to the bill, homeowners without an updated alarm will get a 90-day notice to get a sealed battery model; after those 90 days they can be fined up to $100.
Click on the link below to learn more.