Jun 1, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, has concluded the spring session with a focus on making life more affordable for communities across the 68th District and the state of Illinois. “This session, my number one priority was making sure the families...
May 29, 2026 | Vella
ROCKFORD, Ill. — State Representative Dave Vella, D-Rockford, announced today that he has succeeded in directing almost $250,000 to the City of Belvidere for use in helping area students get safely to and from school. “Our kids are the most precious resource our...
May 11, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, has successfully advanced a bill helping local school districts respond to ongoing teacher shortages by fairly compensating overtime hours educators often take on. “This bill’s continued advancement shows...
May 11, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, has successfully advanced a bill that would change how Illinois courts handle younger teens, focusing more on rehabilitation than punishment. “The advancement of this bill shows how significant it is for us to...
Apr 24, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinois taxpayers foot the fallout of Washington’s agenda that’s raised everyday prices, hampered trade and commerce nationwide, and threatened the erasure of constitutional rights, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is taking steps through a...
Apr 24, 2026 | Vella
ROCKFORD, Ill.– State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is excited to announce a community paint recycling event, aimed at helping residents dispose of unwanted paint responsibly. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 25, starting at 9 a.m. in Rockford. “This is a...