Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar
(D-Bolingbrook)
85th District
Springfield Office:
265-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-4179
District Office:
1050 W. Romeo Rd
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 372-0085
info@repdagmara.org
Avelar to Host Women in Business Roundtable
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 Chamber Office located at 201 Canterbury Lane, Suite B in Bolingbrook
Avelar-Backed Bill to Provide Paid Leave for Workers Signed Into Law
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.
Avelar Announces $518,400 in Clean Energy Grants to Create Jobs in Lockport, Romeoville
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.
Avelar Working to Pass Legislation that will Improve Cultural Competence in Healthcare
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.
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Condemns Proposed Naturalization Fee Increases, Encourages Public Comment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus stood in opposition to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) proposed rule change that would increase the cost of naturalization applications at a press conference Wednesday.
Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus to Host Press Conference Denouncing Proposed Naturalization Fee Increases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus will host a press conference responding to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ proposed rule change that would increase naturalization fees.
Avelar’s Team to Host Mobile Office Hours
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — To connect with community members and better provide constituent services, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and her team will be hosting mobile office hours on the first Thursday and last Monday of each month throughout 2023.
Avelar Introduces Proposal to Improve Health Care Coverage Access, Reduce Medical Debt
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Uninsured and underinsured Illinoisans in need of medical care would be automatically screened for health care coverage eligibility under a new bill proposed by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook.
Avelar Responds to Budget Address, Outlines Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, released the following statement:
Avelar Announces Committee Assignments and Legislative Agenda
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will continue her fight for affordable health care and local infrastructure development as a member of key House committees focused on health, human services, and transportation.