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...
Apr 21, 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 Saturday, April 25th, starting at 9:00 AM, in Rockford, IL. “This...
Apr 16, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed a bill creating the Higher Education Student Support and Academic Freedom Act, protecting the rights and freedoms of college and university students. “College should be a place where students feel secure...