Rep. David A. Vella
(D-Loves Park)
68th District
Springfield Office:
290-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0455
District Office:
4007 N Mulford Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 329-6741
Bills & Committees
Attorney; lifelong resident of Rockford; graduate, Boylan Catholic High School; B.A., Augustana College; J.D. Northern Illinois University; former member, Rockford Literacy Council; former Board President at Keith County Day School, member, St. Anthony’s Church, married with two children.
State Rep. Dave Vella donates $1,000 to Empower Boone Food Pantry Amid concerns over SNAP Benefits
BOONE COUNTY, IL — September 3, 2026 — State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, will donate $1,000 to Empower Boone Food Pantry on Thursday, September 3, 2026, to help support local families facing food insecurity at a time when changes to SNAP benefits could leave some families with fewer resources to put food on the table.
State Rep. Dave Vella and The Community Foundation of Northern IL Celebrate $150K Investment with Rockford Family Peace Center
ROCKFORD, IL. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park, and The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois will celebrate the successful allocation of $150K investment to the new Rockford Family Peace Center (RFPC) on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026.
Vella Bill Aimed at Shifting Juvenile Focus Towards Rehabilitation Now Law
LOVES PARK, Ill. — Legislation that would change how Illinois courts sentence younger teens to focus more on youth rehabilitation over punishment is now law thanks to the work of state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Loves Park.
Vella Champions Capital Improvement Funding for Local Library
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.
Vella Reminds Families About Aug. 7 – Aug. 16 Back-to- School State Tax Holiday
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, starting this Friday, Aug. 7 through Aug. 14.
Vella Bill to Ease Teacher Shortage Now Law
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.
Vella Announces Free Chicagoland Museum Experience Program
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.
Vella-Backed State Budget Focuses on Lowering Prices for Working Families
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.
Vella Concludes Spring Legislative Session Focused on Affordability for Illinois Families
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.
Vella Secures Six-Figure Grant for Belvidere-area Student Safety Initiative
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.