BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is highlighting resources available for people experiencing a mental health crisis. “Suicide does not discriminate...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to make health care affordable and accessible for local families, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, backed legislation recently signed into law to require insurance companies to cover necessary mental health...
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – In an effort to continue her support for small businesses, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is highlighting the open application portal for Back to Business grants, giving $250 million back to small businesses impacted by COVID-19....
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, recently hosted a group of students from the Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project on a tour of the Illinois State Capitol. “It was my pleasure to host students from the South Suburban Immigrant...
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – To promote the importance of vision health, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is highlighting National Eye Exam Month this August. “Eyesight is an important and often overlooked part of personal health,” Avelar said. “Eyesight is our...
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. – As part of her commitment to providing accessible constituent services to local residents, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is opening a new constituent service office at 623 E. Boughton Road, Suite 130, in Bolingbrook. “The new...