Request for Supplemental Funding from the General Fund
Dear Chairman Chiarell and Members of the Winnebago County Board, On behalf of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County (VACWC), I am writing to formally request supplemental funding from […]
Reassessing Funding for Veterans in Winnebago County
In the realm of public finance and political debate, red herrings and partisan distractions often obscure the critical issues such as the proper allocation of funds for our veterans that […]
VAC Sues Winnebago County Board
Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County Initiates Legal Proceedings Against County for Statutory Noncompliance in Funding Veterans Services
Jesus Pereira, Superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County (VACWC), has formally initiated litigation against the Winnebago County Board, alleging a failure to meet its statutory obligations in providing legally mandated financial support for critical services benefiting military veterans and their families.
Veterans Assistance Commission of Winnebago County Reaches 10-Year High in Public Aid Support for Local Veterans
Contact: Superintendent Jesus M Pereira | (815) 516-2850 | jpereira@vac.wincol.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Winnebago County, IL – [October 11, 2024] – The Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) of Winnebago County is […]
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. […]