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Local offices in Chillicothe
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
City Hall
908 N. Second Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Help here
- City services and helpVisit or call City Hall for help with city services and questions for the city government.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofchillicotheil.com
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing
908 N. Second Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Help here
- Water, sewer, and trash billsGet help with water, sewer, and trash bills or pay them online.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on invoicecloud.com
Utilities · City office
Chillicothe Public Works Department
908 N. Second Street, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Help here
- Water and sewer servicesContact Public Works about the city water and sewer systems.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofchillicotheil.com
Library · Regional office
Chillicothe Public Library District
430 N. Bradley Avenue, Chillicothe, IL 61523
Help here
- Library cards and materialsApply for a library card and borrow books and other materials.Read more
- Home deliveryThe library delivers materials to cardholders who cannot visit because of illness or disability.Read more
- Computers and printingUse library computers and get help with printing and other technology services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on chillicothepubliclibrary.org
City of Chillicothe, Illinois website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Peoria County
Chillicothe is in Peoria County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Peoria City/County Health Department
2116 N Sheridan Road, Suite A, Peoria, IL 61604
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for public health programs, clinics, and health information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pcchd.org
Public health · County office
Peoria City/County Health Department WIC
2116 N Sheridan Road, Peoria, IL 61604
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC provides nutrition support and food benefits for eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on pcchd.org
Veterans · County office
Harold A. Fritz Veterans Assistance Commission of Peoria County
4234 N Knoxville Avenue, Peoria, IL 61614
Help here
- Veterans emergency assistanceEligible Peoria County veterans can apply for short-term help with basic needs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on peoriacounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Peoria County Emergency Management Agency
10321 Civil Defense Road, Brimfield, IL 61517
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and disaster informationThe agency shares emergency preparedness information and coordinates county disaster response and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on peoriacounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Peoria County Law Library
324 Main Street, Room 211, Peoria, IL 61602
Help here
- Legal research resourcesResidents can use the law library’s legal research resources at the courthouse.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on peoriacounty.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Peoria Housing Authority
100 S Richard Pryor Place, Peoria, IL 61605
Help here
- Public housingThe housing authority accepts applications for available public housing and manages its housing waitlists.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on peoriahousing.org
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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- 211 Illinois
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.
Call 988Text 988