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Local offices in Donovan
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Donovan Village Hall
302 Third St, Donovan, IL 60931
Help here
- Village government helpContact the village clerk for help with village government matters.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on icc.illinois.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Donovan
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Eastern Illinois Foodbank
2405 North Shore Drive, Urbana, IL 61802
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Prairie State Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
East Central Illinois Community Action Agency
56 North Vermilion Street, Danville, IL 61832
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Donovan
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Donovan. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Illinois Worknet Center, American Job Center - Iroquois County
Also helps young people
9.5 miles away
1001 East Grant Street, Rm 109, Watseka, IL 60970
Hours: Monday- Thursday 9am-12pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026
American Job Center
Kankakee Workforce Services
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
22 miles away
450 N. Kinzie, Kankakee Community College, Bradley, IL 60915
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 6, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Illinois workNet Center - Ford County
Also helps young people
39 miles away
258 W. State Street, Paxton, IL 60957
Hours: By Appointment
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 18, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Illinois
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
East Central Illinois Workforce Investment Board
1307 N Mattis Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821
Workforce board
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
555 West Monroe, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60661
Offices for all of Iroquois County
Donovan is in Iroquois County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Iroquois County Public Health Department
1001 East Grant Street, Watseka, IL 60970
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, and environmental health services.
- WICEligible women, infants, and children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and health referrals.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iroquoispublichealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging
1003 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL 61705
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with information, referrals, and local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eciaaa.org
Veterans · County office
Veterans Assistance Commission of Iroquois County
1001 East Grant Street, Room 112A, Watseka, IL 60970
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and eligible family members can get help applying for benefits and other assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iroquoiscountyil.gov
Emergency help · County office
Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency
550 South 10th Street, Watseka, IL 60970
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for disasters and county emergency alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iroquoiscountyil.gov
State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, Watseka
123 West Walnut Street, Watseka, IL 60970
Help here
- Driver licenses and state identificationApply for or renew an Illinois driver's license or state ID in person.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ilsos.gov
Illinois programs by kind of help
These are run by Illinois and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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