Apr 21, 2026 | Avelar
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Representative Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, passed legislation in the House that encourages language proficiency by offering pay incentives for bilingual individuals seeking employment. “The Illinois tollways are meeting points for...
Apr 21, 2026 | Avelar
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, is cleaning up abandoned gas tanks that can leak chemicals into our drinking water and hold back neighborhood development by passing legislation to promote the removal of abandoned, underground storage...
Apr 15, 2026 | Avelar
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, is cracking down on junk fees that cost consumers an estimated $3,000 every year, with a new measure that holds businesses accountable for charges added on top of advertised purchase prices. “Every...
Apr 8, 2026 | Avelar
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- Working to reduce the spread of inaccurate health information, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, is backing new legislation that would establish an expert team under the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to monitor and counter...
Mar 26, 2026 | Avelar
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With uncertainty surrounding new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) rules, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar is looking to deliver emergency relief payments to qualified low-income families that have been denied, terminated or face...
Mar 16, 2026 | Avelar
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to cut back on hidden fees targeting taxpayers, state Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar, D-Romeoville, is supporting legislation that would prohibit income tax returners from charging a separate fee for returns filed electronically. ...