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
Vella-Backed Plan would Reimburse Public School Teachers for Tuition Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of efforts to address a teacher shortage and encourage Illinois students to pursue a career in elementary and secondary education, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is backing the creation of a public school teacher reimbursement grant program.
Vella Visits Women-owned Businesses, Encourages Residents to Shop Local
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of efforts to recognize Women’s History Month, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is meeting with women entrepreneurs and encouraging residents to shop local and support women-owned businesses in the Rockford region.
Vella Works to Support Law Enforcement, Introduces Legislation to Expand Local Police Forces
ROCKFORD, Ill. – To ensure that those who want to serve their community have the resources they need, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation earlier this week that will provide financial incentives to police officers who serve the community where they are from.
Vella Hosts Art Show, Highlights Art from Local High School Students
ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, hosted his second art show last week at his district office.
Vella Encourages Residents to Review Winter Weather Safety Tips
ROCKFORD, Ill. – With winter fast approaching, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is highlighting winter weather safety tips that residents can implement to help stay safe over the coming months.
Vella Highlights Illinois-Made Holiday Shopping Guide, Works to Support Local Businesses
ROCKFORD, Ill. – With the holiday season fast approaching, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is encouraging residents to take advantage of this year’s Illinois Made Holiday Gift Guide and support Illinois businesses when buying gifts for their friends and family.
Vella Works to Lower Healthcare Costs, Supports Legislation Capping Insulin Costs
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to make healthcare more affordable for residents, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is pushing for legislation that would lower the costs of monthly supplies of insulin.
Vella Introduces Legislation Assisting Small Businesses in Providing Employee Benefits
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In order to provide additional resources to both workers and small businesses, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation providing a tax credit to hospitality businesses that offer their workers various employee benefits.
Vella Recognizes Small Business Saturday, Continues Efforts to Provide Support to Local Businesses
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to support local small businesses, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is highlighting Small Business Saturday this Saturday, Nov. 27.
Vella Continues Efforts to Invest in Local Workers, Secures Millions for Aviation Mechanics Training Program
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to promote economic development in the Rockford area, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, joined Gov. Pritzker and other local leaders to announce a $2.6 million grant to The Workforce Connection to expand workforce development training programs for aviation mechanics.