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 to Host a Shred Day, Fight Against Identity Theft
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In order to help residents protect themselves from fraudsters gaining access to their confidential information, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is hosting a free Shred Day on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Guilford High School, located at 5620 Spring Creek Rd. in Rockford.
Vella Works to Save Taxpayer Dollars, Joins the State Government Suggestion Award Board
ROCKFORD, Ill. – To protect residents from wasteful government spending, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, was appointed to serve on the State Government Suggestion Award Board, which works to find ways to make state government as efficient as possible in order to maximize the effectiveness of state funds.
Vella Connects Employers with Workers, Hosts Local Hiring Event
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to provide important resources to his district, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, joined The Workforce Connection and other community groups in hosting a Hiring Event. At the event, local jobseekers were able to meet and interview with representatives from dozens of hiring businesses. In addition, attendees were able to access the many services The Workforce Connection provides to jobseekers.
Vella Works to Bring Jobs to the Rockford Area, Introduces Legislation Incentivizing Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to support the economic growth of his district, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, introduced legislation earlier this week that provides tax incentives for auto producers that make electric vehicles.
Vella to Host I-Cash Event, Help Secure Unclaimed Money for Residents
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to help keep money in the pockets of his constituents, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is partnering with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office to host an I-Cash event.
Vella Continues Local Business Tour, Visits Rockford Manufacturing Plant
ROCKFORD, Ill. – With the many challenges that the business community has faced over the past year, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, met with leaders and employees of the Ingersoll Machine Tools Inc. manufacturing plant in Rockford as part of his “Dave on Duty” events. Vella toured the manufacturing plant and spoke with leadership about the ways he can help support the growth of manufacturing jobs in the Rockford area.
Vella Works to Provide Employment Resources, Highlights Local Hiring Event
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to help keep residents employed, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is partnering with The Workforce Connection and other community groups to host a free Hiring Event. The event will take place on Thursday, Sept. 23 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall, located at 7070 Cherryvale N. Blvd. in Rockford.
Vella-Backed Legislation Supporting Rights of Correctional Officers Signed into Law
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his support for law enforcement officers, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, voted to pass legislation that was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker that protects the rights of correctional officers who have sought mental health treatment to own firearms.
Vella Helps Pass Comprehensive Ethics Reform Package
ROCKFORD, Ill. – In order to ensure that elected officials are working in the best interests of their constituents, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, helped pass an ethics reform bill that cracks down on corrupt government practices and increases transparency and oversight of politicians and political insiders.
Vella Helps Pass Legislation to Keep Byron Generating Plant Open, Saving Jobs and Ensuring Clean Energy
ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to fight for the livelihood of his constituents, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, helped pass an energy bill that ensures the Byron Nuclear Power Plant does not close, protecting the jobs of many local residents and ensuring the flow of clean, reliable energy.