Hanover
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Local offices in Hanover
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Local office · City office
Village Hall
207 Jefferson Street, Hanover, IL 61041
Help here
- Village servicesContact Village Hall for local government services and utility questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hanover-il.com
Library · Regional office
Hanover Township Library
204 Jefferson Street, Hanover, IL 61041
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use online resources, and attend library programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hanover-lib.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Jo Daviess County
Hanover is in Jo Daviess County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Jo Daviess County Health Department
9483 U.S. Highway 20 West, Galena, IL 61036
Help here
- Public health servicesGet immunizations, communicable disease services, lab draws, and help with environmental health concerns.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jodaviesscountyil.gov
Emergency help · County office
Jo Daviess County Emergency Management Agency
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information about disaster preparedness, response resources, and safety planning for the county.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jodaviesscountyil.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Jo Daviess County Circuit Clerk and Law Library
330 North Bench Street, County Courthouse, Suite 2C, Galena, IL 61036
Help here
- Court records and filingsGet help with court records, required filings, and court forms at the Circuit Clerk’s Office.
- Law libraryUse the courthouse law library for legal research resources.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jodaviesscountyil.gov
Veterans · County office
Jo Daviess County Veterans Assistance Program
Help here
- Temporary assistance for veterans and their familiesThe program may provide temporary financial help to veterans and their families facing an unexpected hardship.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on jodaviesscountyil.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
1111 S. Alpine Road, Suite 600, Rockford, IL 61108
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in DeKalb County with services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nwilaaa.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Northwestern Illinois Community Action Agency
27 South State Avenue, Suite 102, Freeport, IL 61032
Help here
- Energy and utility assistanceApply for help with eligible household energy costs through the agency serving Jo Daviess County.Apply online
- WeatherizationAsk about help making an eligible home more energy efficient.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on nicaa.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
- United Way of Northwest Illinois 211
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.
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