Apr 15, 2026 | Vella
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, hosted Keith Country Day School’s Scholastic Bowl team on April 10 at Keith Country Day School in Rockford to recognize their win at the Illinois High School Association Class 1A State Championship. “This...
Apr 9, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, helped pass a bill encouraging and expanding access to youth civic engagement by requiring high schools to provide voter registration opportunities and information, inspired by the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse...
Apr 1, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is advancing legislation to the House floor that would change how Illinois courts handle younger teens, focusing more on rehabilitation than punishment. “Too many young people are being treated like adults before...
Mar 27, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is cracking down on junk fees that cost consumers an estimated $3,000 every year, with a new measure that holds businesses accountable for charges added on top of advertised purchase prices. “At a time when every...
Mar 25, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is advancing a new bill to the House floor to help local school districts respond to ongoing teacher shortages. “This is an important step toward giving schools more flexibility to deal with staffing shortages,”...
Mar 23, 2026 | Vella
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is taking action to lower home and auto insurance costs by passing a new bill that ensures Illinois customers are not paying to pad the profits of big corporations or cover corporate losses in high-risk states...