Senior citizens will receive property tax relief under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, that was recently signed into law. Yingling’s bill increases the value a key property tax deduction for older homeowners.

In an effort to protect the environment and save money for taxpayers, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, passed legislation promoting efficient and environmentally conscience waste disposal, Friday.

In an effort to reduce pension liabilities, and cut benefits for political appointees, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, passed legislation ensuring reimbursements and stipends for members of state boards and commissions cannot be used to sweeten taxpayer-funded pensions.

State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, will host a Round Lake Area town hall meeting from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. The town hall meeting will be held in the Banquet Room of the Village of Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, located at 2007 N. Civic Center Way in Round Lake Beach.

State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, will host a Coffee Shop Stop on Monday, May 6 for constituents to meet and discuss their ideas and concerns on state issues.

Legislation introduced by state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, to address the growing problem of heroin abuse in suburban high schools was approved by the House.

State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, passed legislation last week preventing garbage incinerators from being operated near local schools, directly addressing concerns brought to him by residents of his district.