McLeansboro

Local offices in McLeansboro

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

• Local office · City office

  McLeansboro City Hall

  603 E Market St, McLeansboro, IL 62859

  Help here

  • City services and utility questionsContact City Hall for help with city services and utility questions.
  Call 618-643-2723DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mcleansboro.us

• State office

  McLeansboro Driver Services Facility

  1105 E Randolph St, McLeansboro, IL 62859

  Help here

  • Driver and vehicle servicesVisit the facility for driver and vehicle services offered by the Illinois Secretary of State.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · City office

  McCoy Memorial Library

  130 S Washington St, McLeansboro, IL 62859

  Help here

  • Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials, use a public computer or Wi-Fi, and join children's programs.
  Call 618-643-2125DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mccoylibrary.wixsite.com

City of McLeansboro website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve McLeansboro

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

Job help near McLeansboro

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.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Hamilton County Satellite

  Also helps young people

  0.4 miles away

  110 E. Jefferson, Mcleansboro, IL 62859

  Hours: Monday-Thurs 7:30am-5:00pm

  Call 618-643-2161Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on March 25, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Offices for all of Hamilton County

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Hamilton County Senior Center

  108 East Jefferson Street, McLeansboro, IL 62859

  Help here

  • Senior meals and servicesOlder adults can get meals at the center or ask about home-delivered meals and other senior services.
  Call 618-643-2676DirectionsWebsite

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

• Public health · County office

  Hamilton County Health Department

  100 South Jackson Street, Room 5, McLeansboro, IL 62859

  Help here

  • Public health and preventionGet immunizations, screenings, health education, and help connecting with medical and social services.
  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits, nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and referrals.Read more
  Call 618-643-3522DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · Regional office

  Southeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

  602 East 5th Street, Mt. Carmel, IL 62863

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get information and referrals to local aging services.
  Call 217-262-0678DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on seiaoa.com

• Emergency help · County office

  Hamilton County Emergency Management

  Help here

  • Emergency preparednessGet information about county disaster planning and hazard preparedness.
  Call 618-643-3744Website

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

• Library · Regional office

  McCoy Memorial Library

  130 South Washington Street, McLeansboro, IL 62859

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow books and media, use public computers and Wi-Fi, and access interlibrary loans.
  Call 618-643-2125DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Hamilton 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