Peru
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Local offices in Peru
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Peru Municipal Building - City Hall
1901 4th Street, Peru, IL 61354
Help here
- City services and recordsVisit City Hall for help with city services, records, and resident concerns.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on peru.il.us
Utilities · City office
City of Peru Utility Billing
1901 4th Street, Peru, IL 61354
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsGet help setting up or changing electric and water service, and pay city utility bills.
- Help with utility billsFind contact information for local groups that may help eligible residents pay utility bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on peru.il.us
Library · Regional office
Peru Public Library
1409 11th Street, Peru, IL 61354
Help here
- Library services and programsVisit the library to borrow materials, use library resources, and take part in programs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on perulibrary.org
City of Peru, Illinois website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of LaSalle County
Peru is in LaSalle County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
LaSalle County General Assistance
707 E Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350
Help here
- General assistanceContact the county to ask about general assistance for residents in need.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lasallecountyil.gov
Public health · County office
LaSalle County Health Department
717 E Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350
Help here
- Public health servicesThe health department provides personal and environmental health services to county residents.
- WICWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children get food and nutrition support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lasallecountyil.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of LaSalle County
526 E Norris Drive, Ottawa, IL 61350
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk the housing authority about applying for public housing or rental assistance.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on halc.org
Emergency help · County office
LaSalle County Emergency Management Agency
711 E Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350
Help here
- Emergency preparednessThe agency shares preparedness information and coordinates county response to emergencies and disasters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lasallecountyil.gov
Veterans · County office
LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission
4231 Progress Boulevard, Unit 4, Peru, IL 61354
Help here
- Veterans assistanceVeterans and their families can ask for help with benefits, referrals, and urgent needs such as rent or utility bills.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lasallecounty.com
Child support · County office
LaSalle County Circuit Clerk Child Support Division
119 W Madison Street, Room 200, Ottawa, IL 61350
Help here
- Child support servicesThe office helps parents with child support matters and payments.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on lasallecounty.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