Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar
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
Bills & Committees
Biography
Full-time legislator; B.A. in Justice Studies and minor in Political Science, Northeastern Illinois University; Masters candidate in Urban Planning and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago; board member, Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project; former director of programs, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights.

Avelar responde a la presencia de la Guardia Nacional de Tejas en el Condado de Will
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Rep. estatal Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, publicó la siguiente declaración para responder a la presencia de la Guardia Nacional de Tejas en el Condado de Will esta mañana:

Avelar Responds to Texas National Guard Presence in Will County
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, released the following statement in response to this morning’s Texas National Guard presence in Will County:

Avelar Highlights Over $95 Million in Local Roads Funding
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Committed to repairing and modernizing infrastructure across her communities, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is celebrating recent funding secured for Will County roads, sidewalks, bridges and other key safety improvements for both pedestrians and drivers.

Avelar Responds to Federal Government Shutdown
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, released the following statement reflecting on the first day of the federal government shutdown:

Avelar Hosts Free Community Shred Event
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will host a free community shred event Saturday, September 27 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Lockport Township (1463 Farrel Road) in collaboration with state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, and the Lockport Township Supervisor Alex Zapien.

Avelar Sponsors Resolution, Calls for Protection of Important Will County Educational Programs from Federal Cuts
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — Since important federal educational programs are at risk of cuts by the federal government, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, has sponsored a House Resolution calling to protect important support efforts for English-language learners in her district and across Illinois.

Avelar Bill Protecting Medication Abortion Access Now Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — A new law passed Friday will protect Illinois women’s ability to safely order and access medication abortion, thanks to legislation headed by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, enhancing the state’s shield law to legalize prescribed medication abortion and prevent federal overreach.

Avelar Bill Protecting Children from Improper Eviction Cases Becomes Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — A new law will protect young people from the abusive practice of landlords thanks to the work of state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook. Avelar’s new law will prohibit landlords from suing children along with their parents or guardians, pushing back on an alarming new trend that can affect a young person’s future ability to obtain housing.

Avelar Bill Expanding Skilled Workforce Opportunity Becomes Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — More skilled workforce opportunities will be available for those without high school diplomas, thanks to a new law headed by state Rep Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D- Bolingbrook, that fills critical job shortages while prioritizing work for those without traditional high school or college credentials.

Avelar Aims to Step Up Enforcement of Anti- Discrimination Efforts with New Law
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — As cases of discrimination rise and federal leaders retreat from workplace equity and public accommodation efforts, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D- Bolingbrook, is providing new tools to help Illinois enforce basic human rights policies with a new law streamlining the investigation process and enhancing protections.