Aug 6, 2026 | Vella
BELVIDERE, Ill.— State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, championed $60,000 in capital improvement funding for Ida Public Library, bringing in a new bookmobile shelter and gathering space to the community of Belvidere. “The Ida Public Library continues to go above and...
Aug 5, 2026 | Vella
LOVES PARK, Ill.— With the start of the new school year approaching, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, is encouraging parents to take advantage of the Back-to-School State Tax Holiday on school supplies, clothing, shoes and other items over a 10-day period,...
Jul 23, 2026 | Vella
LOVES PARK, Ill. — A measure helping Stateline school districts save millions of dollars by preventing ongoing teacher shortages and fairly compensating overtime hours is now law, due to the work of state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park. “It’s essential for our...
Jul 9, 2026 | Vella
LOVES PARK, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, is helping local families reduce the cost of enriching summer activities by promoting a free program, Museums in the Park, that provides free admission to visit Illinois museums. “Traveling to and from the...
Jun 16, 2026 | Vella
ROCKFORD, Ill. — A state budget focused on affordability is now law thanks to state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, who helped pass a balanced budget prioritizing direct relief for Illinoisans and investing in the resources Washington is trying to slash. “Major cuts made...
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...