ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – State Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, working with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Avon Township, and several other local health organizations and vendors to host a free Health Care Fair for community members on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Round Lake High School, located at 800 Panther Blvd. in Round Lake.

“With flu season quickly approaching, it is important that we work to provide a safe and healthy community for all,” Yingling said. “By teaming up with IDPH and all of the other fantastic partners for this Health Care Fair, we can provide preventative health services at no cost to local residents and keep our communities healthy this winter and beyond.”

By partnering with IDPH, Yingling hopes to provide free flu shots and other preventative health care measures to support the community. Attendees will also receive more information from multiple local partners, such as Mano a Mano, an organization focused on immigrant family services, and NICASA, a mental health organization.

“Getting a flu shot not only helps prevent you from getting the flu, but it also seriously reduces the risk of flu-related hospitalizations for vulnerable community members who may not be able to get vaccinated themselves,” Yingling said. “I am thrilled to partner with IDPH to provide such an important service for no cost to the community.”

Yingling has hosted numerous events offering free services for residents and connect them with the information they need. He recently hosted a College Affordability and FAFSA Seminar aimed at helping local students become aware of the resources available to ensure their success.

For more information, please contact Yingling’s constituent office at 847-231-6262 or email repsamyingling@gmail.com.

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – Students and parents will learn more about the college financial aid process by attending the College Affordability and FAFSA Seminar, sponsored by state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, on Monday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at Round Lake High School, located at 800 High School Dr. in Round Lake.

“Applying to college can be an overwhelming experience for many students and their families,” Yingling said. “It is always helpful to know what resources are available to prospective students to make college more affordable, and while the state’s students are leaving for out-of-state universities, we need to do everything we can to keep our best and brightest in Illinois.”

Yingling will welcome experts from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) to help high school students and parents understand the basics of the financial aid process, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application, scholarships and grant information. Yingling will also welcome a representative from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to talk about the Illinois Commitment Program, which provides scholarships and grants that cover tuition and campus fees for families whose household income is $61,000 or less.

This spring, Yingling worked to build a stronger Illinois for working families and young people by supporting a bipartisan, balanced budget that increases funding for the Monetary Award Program (MAP) Grant, which makes college more affordable for middle and lower-income students.

“Whether you’re a student or a parent, this seminar has something for everyone,” Yingling added. “Accessibility to higher education has always been one of my priorities, and I will continue fighting to ensure that our students have resources to help them be as successful as they aspire to be.”

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – With flooding being an ever-present issue in his district, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, is hosting a Flood Proofing Seminar with Avon Township Supervisor Terry Wilke. The seminar, which is being presented by the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission, is Thursday, Aug. 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Round Lake High School, located at 800 High School Drive in Round Lake.

“As we learned in 2017, flooding can devastate property owners across the district,” Yingling said. “One of the best ways to keep flooding from damaging your property is by being proactive and taking steps to floodproof your home or business.”

At the seminar, the Stormwater Management Commission will present rainfall data, provide resources and tools for floodproofing, and discuss stormwater-related issues and concerns from the audience. In addition to this seminar, Yingling has worked to protect his constituents from the harmful effects of flooding. After the areas experienced heavy flooding in 2017, Yingling helped pass legislation that granted income tax credits to property owners who were affected by the floods.

“I have seen first-hand the pain that flooding causes families and business owners,” said Yingling. “We must be prepared for flooding in the future, and seminars like this give residents a great opportunity to be ready and protect themselves when the next big storm comes.”

For more information, please contact Yingling’s constituent office at 847-231-6262 or email repsamyingling@gmail.com.