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...
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — In continuation of her effort to create green jobs and build a clean energy economy, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is highlighting grants awarded to Lockport and Romeoville by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity....
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is working to improve healthcare for diverse populations by introducing legislation to train medical providers to work compassionately with multicultural patients. “Healthcare professionals must be...