SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed legislation to expand access to affordable health care and defend reproductive freedoms in Illinois. “Health care is a human right that everyone deserves, regardless of identity, status, or...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — To help reduce medical debt for uninsured Illinoisans, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed legislation to ensure those in need of medical care will be automatically screened for health care coverage eligibility when they seek...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar to expand access to language support services statewide recently passed the Illinois House of Representatives. “Our diversity is what makes Illinois a great place to live, and that includes...
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — In support of Special Olympics Illinois, state Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and her staff participated in Lewis University’s third annual Plane Pull event. “Special Olympics Illinois plays a pivotal role in the wellbeing of our communities...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Upon learning about the deadly fire and reported explosion at the Seneca Petroleum Plant, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, released the following statement: “I am deeply concerned about the fire at the Seneca Petroleum Plant, and my...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — To reduce human exposure to pesticides, individuals who use them incorrectly will be subject to a new scale of fines under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook. “Exposure to pesticides can affect the nervous and...