LaSalle

Local offices in LaSalle

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

• Utilities · City office

  Finance and Utility Billing

  745 Second Street, La Salle, IL 61301

  Help here

  • Utility billing and paymentsGet help with your city utility bill, make a payment, or ask about your account.Apply online
  Call 815-223-3755DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lasalle-il.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

• Local office · City office

  La Salle City Hall

  745 Second Street, La Salle, IL 61301

  Help here

  • City government servicesContact City Hall for help with city offices, records, and local government services.
  Call 815-223-3755DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lasalle-il.gov

• State office

  Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, LaSalle

  536 Third Street, La Salle, IL 61301

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit this state office for driver license, state ID, and vehicle services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ilsos.gov

• Library · City office

  LaSalle Public Library

  305 Marquette Street, La Salle, IL 61301

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow materials, use public computers, or access copying and scanning services.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 815-223-2341DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lasallepubliclibrary.org

City of La Salle website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve LaSalle

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

Offices for all of LaSalle County

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

• Human services · County office

  LaSalle County General Assistance

  707 E Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350

  Help here

  • General assistanceContact the county to ask about general assistance for residents in need.
  Call 815-434-8200DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center, Grundy and LaSalle Counties

  1560 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350

  Help here

  • Benefits applicationsResidents can apply for food, cash, medical, and child care assistance through this office.Apply online
  Call 815-433-1572DirectionsWebsite

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

• Housing help · Regional office

  Housing Authority of LaSalle County

  526 E Norris Drive, Ottawa, IL 61350

  Help here

  • Public housing and rental assistanceAsk the housing authority about applying for public housing or rental assistance.Apply online
  Call 815-434-0380DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  LaSalle County Health Department

  717 E Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350

  Help here

  • Public health servicesThe health department provides personal and environmental health services to county residents.
  • WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get food and nutrition support.
  Call 815-433-3366DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · Regional office

  LaSalle County Legal Self-Help Center

  119 W Madison Street, Room 201, Ottawa, IL 61350

  Help here

  • Court self-helpThe center provides legal information, court forms, and referrals for people handling common legal problems.
  Call 815-434-8671DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging

  729 34th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver informationGet information and referrals for services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
  Call 309-793-6800DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in LaSalle 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