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...
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...