State Representative Dave Vella

05/29/2026

Only 2 more weeks until our 5th Annual Fishing Frenzy at Belvidere Park! 🎣

🌟 https://www.staterepdavevella.com/fishing 🌟

🎣 The first 100 kids on site will receive a free Fishing Pole!
🎨 Face Painting by Designs !!
💪 Volunteers will be on site to assist

05/18/2026

Had the opportunity to tour the Rockford Goodwill Excel Center and see firsthand how they’re creating real pathways to education, skills, and opportunity for adults in our community.

By working with each student individually, Goodwill is helping remove barriers one by one and empowering people to achieve success. It was inspiring to learn more about the impact they’re making and the lives they’re changing every day.

✨➡️ Learn more at goodwillexcelcenter.org

05/18/2026

Excited to welcome another local business to the 68th District 🌮🎉 Join me in welcoming Tacomex “La casa del guisado”!

After years of experience in the food industry, they officially opened their doors about two months ago and are already serving up a diverse and delicious menu for the community to enjoy. Be sure to stop by and support this growing local business!

Thank you to the Rockford Regional Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for joining me in celebrating this exciting addition to our community!

05/14/2026

Today’s Free Book Fair at United Way Rock River Valley ends at 5pm! There’s still time to visit 📚

I’m so happy to see today’s turn out after months of book collecting and preparation! Books that were once stored in basement boxes and stored on shelves collecting dust, are now new stories in the hands of little readers. 📖❤️ Thank you to anyone who donated books and thank you to United Way for putting this together 👏

05/14/2026

It was a my pleasure to support our local teachers! We need to ensure our local educators are given their rightful share. Thank you for the invitation!

IEA Region 21 would like to extend our thanks to Rep. Dave Vella (IL District 68) on taking the time to come out to our Workers' Solidarity March on May 2 in support of IEA/REA members.

We really enjoyed having him, and we sincerely appreciate his support and advocacy on education issues like the summer unemployment pay for paraprofessional educators!

05/12/2026

My team is looking for volunteers to help at this year's Fishing Frenzy on June 13th!

👉Register to volunteer at: https://forms.gle/4ZeoyjHjbGdaNBit6

🎣 Volunteers will help on-site with:
- event setup
- check-in
- fishing assistance
- restocking supplies
- capturing photos/videos
- & ensuring everyone is having a great time!

05/09/2026

Join me in wishing my wife, Michelle, a special birthday today! 🎂🎉

05/08/2026

🎣✨FISHING FRENZY 2026 Registration is Open!

📲 https://www.staterepdavevella.com/fishing

Spots fill quickly, so be sure to register asap! 🐟☀️ The first 100 participants will receive a FREE Fishing Pole 🎣 Volunteers will be on site to assist! This is a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, make friends, and create memories 🌟🐟

🗓️ Saturday, June 13, 2026
📍 Whispering Pines Shelter at Belvidere Park
⏰ 10AM - 1PM
🌟 In Partnership with the Belvidere Park District

05/07/2026

It was wonderful meeting with firefighters from Rockford and Cherry Valley in Springfield today. Thank you for your dedication and service to our communities!