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Local offices in Hinckley
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Local office · City office
Village of Hinckley Village Hall
720 James Street, Hinckley, IL 60520
Help here
- Village services and utility billingContact the Village Office for local services, water and sewer billing, or help paying a utility bill.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hinckleyil.gov
Library · Regional office
Hinckley Public Library District
142 W Lincoln Ave, Hinckley, IL 60520
Help here
- Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, and use library programs and resources.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hinckleylibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of DeKalb County
Hinckley is in DeKalb County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
DeKalb County Health Department
2550 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
Help here
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.dekalbcounty.org
Veterans · County office
Veterans Assistance Commission of DeKalb County
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road, Suite A, DeKalb, IL 60115
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpThe commission helps veterans and their families apply for benefits and follow up on claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbcounty.org
Housing authority · County office
Housing Authority of the County of DeKalb
310 N. 6th Street, DeKalb, IL 60115
Help here
- Housing assistanceThe authority offers housing applications, rental listings, and information about housing resources.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dekcohousing.com
Mental health and recovery · County office
DeKalb County Community Mental Health Board
2500 N. Annie Glidden Road, Suite B, DeKalb, IL 60115
Help here
- Behavioral health resourcesThe board connects residents and families with resources for mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbcounty.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Family Service Agency of DeKalb County Community Action
1325 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
Help here
- Community action programsThe agency helps eligible county residents with case management, employment support, benefits, housing stability, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on fsadekalbcounty.org
Courts and legal help · County office
DeKalb County Self Help Legal Center
133 W. State Street, first floor, Sycamore, IL 60178
Help here
- Court self-helpThe center helps people find court forms and understand filing steps and court procedures.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dekalbcounty.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.
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