Half Staff Notification
Honoring Illinois’ Fallen The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to […]
Update Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County 04.13.2025
Press Release – VACWC Supplemental Budget Won’t be Reviewed By County Board
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 9, 2025 Rockford, IL — April 9, 2025 — The Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County (VACWC) has been informed by County leadership that its Supplemental Budget, […]
VA Health Benefits App
Introduction With the official VA: Health & Benefits app, you can manage your VA health care, benefits, and payments from your mobile phone or tablet. Features Watch our YouTube playlist of […]
Audit – Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County
Each Veterans Assistance Commission is required to conduct an annual audit in compliance with the Governmental Account Audit Act. This audit may be carried out either by the auditing services […]
Lawmaker warns government ‘savings’ could cost vets critical services
By Leo Shane III Friday, Mar 28, 2025 The House’s top Democrat for veterans policy supports finding ways to save money at the Department of Veterans Affairs. But he worries the White House’s current approach […]
Community Survey: Helping us Serve our Veterans
The Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County (VACWC) is committed to providing the best possible services and support for our local Veterans. We want to hear from you! Please take […]
Welcome Home To All Vietnam Veterans
Today we honor our Vietnam Veterans and their dedication and commitment to our way of life. No amount of accolades could ever be enough so today we say, Welcome Home.
VA Secretary To Meet With Senate VA Committee For First Time Since Taking Office
Stars and Stripes – Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins will come before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee for the first time since taking office to answer questions about the […]
Veteran Received $10,041.84 in back pay & $2,044.89 monthly.
We are pleased to share with you that a Veteran was assisted by the Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County in support of their claim for arteriosclerotic heart disease, hypertension […]