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 […]
Veteran Employment and Resource Event
Join us for the 2025 Veteran Employment & Resource Event, hosted by the Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County (VACWC) and Hard Rock Casino Rockford! This exciting event connects job seekers, employers, and service […]
Veteran Received $24,050.49 in Back Pay $3,831.30 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 carcinoma/squamous cell carcinoma associated […]
Veteran Received $18,196.60 in Back Pay & $3,831.30 Monthly
We are delighted to inform you that the Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County recently provided support to a Veteran in connection with his claim for bladder cancer. Through our […]
Attorney General Sends Letter To Veterans Assistance Commissions –
By John Kraft & Kirk Allen On March 20, 2025 Springfield, Ill. (ECWd) – The Illinois Attorney General sent the following to the various county Veterans Assistance Commissions congratulating them […]
Lawmakers Try Again On Bill To Give 50,000 Medically Retired Vets Full VA Disability, Retirement Pay
Military.com – Members of Congress are trying again to pass legislation that would give medically retired service members full access to both their military retirement pay and disability compensation from the Department of Veterans […]
Volunteer Opportunity – Drivers Needed
The VA has opened up volunteer processing, and we are always in need of dedicated drivers! If you or someone you know has extra time to give, consider making a […]
Winnebago County’s Veteran Decline: A $2.5 Billion Economic Impact
The decline in Winnebago County’s veteran population is more than just a demographic shift, it represents a significant economic loss and highlights the need for continued investment in the systems […]