Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, Illinois 85th District State Representative addresses the crowd during the dinner portion of Lockport Township High School’s 11th Annual Veteran Night Celebration on Jan. 23, 2026. (Laurie Fanelli)
Laurie Fanelli is a freelance photographer for Shaw Local News Network
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