South Pekin

Local offices in South Pekin

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

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall

  209 Main Street, South Pekin, IL 61564

  Help here

  • Village servicesContact Village Hall for help with village services and questions.
  • Water and garbage billsPay your water or garbage bill online or contact Village Hall for help with a payment.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 309-348-3589DirectionsWebsite

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

Village of South Pekin website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve South Pekin

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

Job help near South Pekin

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 South Pekin. These are the closest.

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Career Link - Tazewell County

  4.4 miles away

  2956 Court Street, Pekin, IL 61554

  Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. M - F - Closed 12:00- 1:00 p.m. for Lunch

  Call 309-347-8492DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026

• American Job Center

  Career Link - Peoria County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  14 miles away

  406 Elm Street, PO Box 5021, Peoria, IL 61605

  Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30-17:00

  Call 309-321-0250DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center

  Career Link - Fulton County

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  21 miles away

  111 N. Main Street, Fulton Square, Canton, IL 61520

  Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon & 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

  Call 309-647-2946 or 309-647-7017DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 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 Tazewell County

South Pekin is in Tazewell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Tazewell County Health Department WIC Clinic

  1800 Broadway St., Pekin, IL 61554-3822

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition and food supportWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
  Call 309-929-0320DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · Regional office

  Heart of Illinois 2-1-1

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall 211 for free help finding local services for needs like housing, food, health care, and utility bills.Read more
  Call 309-999-4029Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Tazewell County Health Department

  21306 IL Route 9, Tremont, IL 61568-9252

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, clinic services, and help with health programs.
  Call 309-925-5511DirectionsWebsite

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

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Tazewell County Law Library and Legal Self Help Center

  342 Court St., Room 103, Pekin, IL 61554

  Help here

  • Legal self-help resourcesUse free court information and forms, with help finding resources for common legal problems.Read more
  Call 309-477-2201DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tazewell-il.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.

  700 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria, IL 61603

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information about local support and aging services.
  Call 309-674-2071DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ciaoa.net

• Veterans · County office

  Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission

  335 Court St., Pekin, IL 61554

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits and may qualify for help with basic needs.
  Call 309-477-2271DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tazewell-il.gov

Everything in Tazewell 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