Rockford area veterans clash with Winnebago County Board over funding
Services like health care transportation and assistance for homeless vets could be cut in the coming year if the Winnebago County Board declines to fund the Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County’s […]
Town Hall Meeting and Round Table Event to discuss the FY 2025 Budget
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** **Jesus Pereira, Superintendent of Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County, will host a Town Hall Meeting and Round Table Event to discuss the FY 2025 Budget.** […]
Elimination of transportation and homeless support for veterans in Winnebago County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) announces that it is proposing the elimination of transportation and homeless support for veterans in Winnebago County due to budget cuts proposed […]
Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) Funding Update
Superintendent Jesus Pereira of the VAC has announced that the Fiscal Year 2025 Equalized Assessed Value (EAV) stands at $6,134,555,819.Under 330 ILCS 45/2, the mandated minimum for “Just and Necessary” […]
Deceptive practices targeting veterans and military members
Governor Pritzker has signed into law HB5640 now known as Public Act 103-0783. The Act reads as follows: (815 ILCS 505/2YYY) Sec. 2YYY. Deceptive practices targeting veterans and military members. […]
Beware: Claims predators want to prey on your benefits
August 9, 2024 Veterans Benefits Administration, Office of Communication Have you noticed advertisements from companies offering to help with the VA claims and appeals process? Do their services seem too […]