Rock Falls
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Local offices in Rock Falls
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Local office · City office
City Hall
603 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071
Help here
- City services and administrationContact the city about its departments, administration, or general services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rockfalls61071.net
Utilities · City office
Utility Customer Service Office
603 W. 10th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsStart or close a city utility account, ask about your bill, or pay for electric, water, sewer, and garbage service.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rockfalls61071.net
Library · Regional office
Rock Falls Public Library District
1007 Seventh Ave., Rock Falls, IL 61071
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to use its collections and public resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on rockfallslibrary.com
Housing authority · County office
Whiteside County Housing Authority
401 W. 18th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing options and apply for housing through the authority.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wcopha.org
City of Rock Falls, Illinois website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Whiteside County
Rock Falls is in Whiteside County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Local office · County office
Whiteside County Offices
200 E Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270
Help here
- County information and referralsContact the county for help finding its departments and public services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitesidecountyil.gov
Public health · County office
Whiteside County Health Department
1300 West 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071
Help here
- Public health servicesGet local public health services and health information.
- WICEligible pregnant or postpartum women and young children can get nutrition help and food benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitesidehealth.org
Veterans · County office
Whiteside County Veterans Assistance Commission
15 West 3rd Street, Sterling, IL 61081
Help here
- Veterans assistanceVeterans can ask about temporary financial assistance and other county support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitesidecountyil.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Whiteside County Circuit Clerk
200 East Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270
Help here
- Court records and paymentsGet court records, file court papers, or ask about fines and fees.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on whitesidecountyil.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Whiteside County Housing Authority
401 West 18th Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing and how to apply for housing assistance.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on wcopha.org
State office · State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Whiteside County Family Community Resource Center
2605 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL 61081
Help here
- Benefits applicationsApply for state food, cash, and medical benefits in person.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
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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