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Local offices in Pana
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Pana City Hall
120 E 3rd St, Pana, IL
Help here
- City government servicesContact the city clerk or mayor’s office about city government services and questions.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpana.org
Utilities · City office
Pana Water & Sewer Department
120 E 3rd St, Pana, IL
Help here
- Water and sewer billsGet help with water and sewer bills or pay them online, by mail, or at the city’s drop box.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpana.org
Library · Regional office
Carnegie-Schuyler Library
303 E 2nd St, Pana, IL 62557
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to use its public resources and find books and other materials.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on panalibrary.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Pana Area Senior Citizens Center
188 US-51, Pana, IL
Help here
- Senior activities and mealsPeople age 55 and older can join activities and get a hot meal for a small fee.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofpana.org
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Illinois
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 211 any time to get connected with local help for housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Christian County
Pana is in Christian County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Christian County Health Department
730 N. Pawnee Street, Taylorville, IL
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides vaccines, testing, and other services to protect community health.
- WICWIC offers nutrition support and food benefits to eligible pregnant people, infants, and young children.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cchdil.org
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services, Christian County office
1100 B Cheney Street, Taylorville, IL 62568
Help here
- Benefits assistanceResidents can get help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and cash assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
State office · State office
Taylorville Driver Services Facility
1400 E. Park Street, Taylorville, IL 62568
Help here
- Driver and state ID servicesResidents can apply for or renew an Illinois driver’s license or state ID.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ilsos.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging for Lincolnland, Inc.
3100 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704
Help here
- Aging information and supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with services in their area.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agelinc.org
Community action · Nonprofit
C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation
8353 Illinois Route 127, Taylor Springs, IL 62089
Help here
- Community assistanceC.E.F.S. connects eligible residents with help for housing, food, utility bills, jobs, and temporary shelter.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cefseoc.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Christian County Courthouse Law Library
101 S. Main Street, Taylorville, IL 62568
Help here
- Law library and court informationResidents can use the courthouse law library and find court forms and information for people representing themselves.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoiscourts.gov
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