Illiopolis

Local offices in Illiopolis

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · Regional office

  EJ Water Cooperative

  Help here

  • Water and wastewater billingGet help with your Illiopolis water and sewer bill or ask about payment options.Read more
  Call 217-925-5566Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ejwatercoop.com

• Local office · City office

  Village of Illiopolis Village Hall

  302 5th Street, Illiopolis, IL 62539

  Help here

  • Village services and resident helpContact the Village Hall for local government information and resident services.Read more
  Call 217-486-2511DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on illiopolis.illinois.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Illiopolis/Niantic Public Library District

  6th and Mary Street, Illiopolis, IL 62539

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its research and online resources.
  Call 217-486-5561DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on illiopolisniantic.lib.il.us

Village of Illiopolis website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Illiopolis

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Sangamon County

Illiopolis is in Sangamon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Sangamon County WIC Clinic

  2833 S. Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62703

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition benefitsEligible pregnant or postpartum people and families with young children can get healthy food benefits and nutrition support.
  Call 217-535-3102DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sangamonil.gov

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center, Sangamon County

  600 E. Ash Street, Building 500, Springfield, IL 62703

  Help here

  • Apply for public benefitsResidents can apply for state assistance programs and get help with benefit services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us

• Public health · County office

  Sangamon County Department of Public Health

  2833 S. Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62703

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsResidents can get clinic services such as immunizations, screenings, pregnancy testing, and physicals.Read more
  Call 217-535-3100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sangamonil.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  211 Illinois

  Help here

  • Information and referralCall or text 211 to find local help with needs such as food, housing, health care, and utility bills.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Sangamon County Legal Aid Self Help Center

  200 S. 9th Street, Room 405, Springfield, IL 62701

  Help here

  • Legal self-help resourcesResidents can use the courthouse self-help workstation for step-by-step information and forms for common legal matters.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sangamonil.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland (AgeLinc)

  2731 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield, IL 62704

  Help here

  • Aging and disability information and referralsOlder adults, caregivers, and people with disabilities can get information and referrals to local services.Read more
  • Medicare and benefit access helpResidents can get help with Medicare options and applications for reduced vehicle registration fees or free city bus passes.Read more
  Call 217-787-9234DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on agelinc.org

Everything in Sangamon County

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