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Local offices in Maroa
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Local office · City office
Maroa City Hall
120 S Locust St, Maroa, IL 61756
Help here
- City government helpAsk city staff questions about local government and city services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on maroaillinois.gov
Utilities · City office
Maroa Water Utilities
120 S Locust St, Maroa, IL 61756
Help here
- Water bills and servicePay a water bill, ask about the balance, or apply to start water service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on maroaillinois.gov
Library · Regional office
Maroa Public Library
305 E Garfield St, Maroa, IL 61756
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its materials and programs for learning and recreation.
- Senior activitiesJoin library activities such as senior exercise and brain games.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on maroa.lib.il.us
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Macon County
Maroa is in Macon County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Macon County Health Department
1221 E. Condit St., Decatur, IL 62521
Help here
- Public health and clinical servicesGet immunizations, lead testing, health information, and other public health services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maconchd.org
Public health · County office
Macon County Health Department WIC
1221 E. Condit St., Decatur, IL 62521
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under five can get food benefits and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maconchd.org
Veterans · County office
Veterans Assistance Commission of Macon County
141 S. Main St., Room 210, Decatur, IL 62523
Help here
- Veterans benefits and claims helpVeterans and their families can get help applying for VA benefits and arranging rides to VA appointments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maconcounty.illinois.gov
Emergency help · County office
Macon County Emergency Management Agency
282 E. Macon St., Decatur, IL 62523
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationResidents can get information about local emergency planning and preparedness.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on sheriff-macon-il.us
Jobs and training · County office
Illinois WorkNet Center
757 W. Pershing Rd., Decatur, IL 62526
Help here
- Job search and training servicesResidents can get help finding work, improving job skills, and paying for approved training.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on maconcounty.illinois.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Decatur Housing Authority
1808 E. Locust St., Decatur, IL 62521
Help here
- Public housing and rental vouchersEligible residents can apply for public housing or rental help through the Housing Choice Voucher program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on decaturhousing.com
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