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Car Seat Checks

First Wednesday of each month                

• 1-4 p.m.
• Central Fire Station, 201 W. Washington St., East Peoria
• Cost:  Free!

Parents and child caregivers can make sure car seats are properly installed in vehicles during this free program.

Nationally-trained child passenger safety technicians will be available to educate caregivers on proper installation of child restraints and best practice guidelines. According to Safe Kids, a national organization promoting car seat safety, 95 percent of car seats are installed incorrectly.

For more information, call the Children's Hospital of Illinois, 1-877-277-6543.