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...
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is celebrating a $4.5 million grant to the Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (IAFCC). The grant money was passed by the General Assembly and signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker last year....
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — In honor of Women’s History Month, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, in partnership with the Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a Women in Business roundtable event on Monday, March 27 from 8-9 a.m. at the Bolingbrook...
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — Workers across Illinois are now entitled to a minimum of five days per year of paid leave for any purpose under legislation supported by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Monday. “If these...