Vella Legislation Protecting Crime Victims Signed into Law

ROCKFORD, Ill. – As part of his efforts to provide support to crime victims, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed legislation that was signed into law last Friday by Gov. Pritzker that allows no-contact orders to become permanent against those convicted of a sex...

Vella Statement on Illinois Credit Rating Upgrade

ROCKFORD, Ill. – In response to Moody’s increase of Illinois’s credit rating, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, issued the following statement: “After passing a budget that prioritized sustainably paying down our debts and meeting our fiscal responsibilities without...

Vella Attends Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Local Small Business

ROCKFORD, Ill. – To help celebrate the re-opening of a local business, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Dairy Depot, an ice cream shop located in Loves Park. “After a year that was extremely difficult for small businesses to...