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Local offices in Arcola
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Utilities · City office
City of Arcola Water and Sewer Department
114 N. Locust Street, Arcola, IL 61910
Help here
- Water and sewer service and billsStart water service, pay a water bill, or ask about a deferred payment agreement if you cannot pay in full.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arcolaillinois.org
Local office · City office
Arcola City Hall
114 N. Locust Street, Arcola, IL 61910
Help here
- City government helpAsk city staff questions, request public records, or find information about city government.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arcolaillinois.org
Older adults · City office
Arcola Senior Center
107 W. Main Street, Arcola, IL 61910
Help here
- Senior activities and gatheringsOlder adults can join social activities and events, including a monthly senior potluck.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arcolaillinois.org
Library · Regional office
Arcola Public Library District
407 E. Main Street, Arcola, IL 61910
Help here
- Library materials and resourcesVisit the library to use its collections, online resources, and other library services.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arcola.lib.il.us
Parks and recreation · City office
Arcola Community Center
107 W. Main Street, Arcola, IL 61910
Help here
- Community center reservationsContact City Hall to reserve the community center for an event.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on arcolaillinois.org
City of Arcola, Illinois website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Arcola
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Eastern Illinois Foodbank
2405 North Shore Drive, Urbana, IL 61802
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Embarras River Basin Agency
400 West Pleasant, Greenup, IL 62428-0307
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Douglas County
Arcola is in Douglas County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Douglas County Health Department
1250 East US Highway 36, Tuscola, IL 61953
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesThe health department offers health clinic, nursing, dental, environmental health, and education services.
- WICWIC provides eligible families with food support and nutrition services for pregnant people, infants, and children.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dchealthil.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Douglas County Legal Self-Help Center
207 S. Coffin St., Suite D, Newman, IL 61942
Help here
- Court and legal self-help informationThe center offers legal information, help finding court forms, and referrals to free or low-cost legal services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on illinoislegalaid.org
Older adults · Regional office
East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging
1003 Maple Hill Road, Bloomington, IL 61705
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportThe agency connects older adults and caregivers with information, referrals, and local services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eciaaa.org
Emergency help · County office
Douglas County Emergency Management Agency
209 East Van Allen, Tuscola, IL 61953
Help here
- Disaster preparedness and responseThe agency helps prepare for emergencies and coordinates county resources during response and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on douglascountyil.gov
State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, Tuscola
211 S. Main St., Tuscola, IL 61953
Help here
- Driver, vehicle, and state ID servicesResidents can apply for or renew driver licenses and state IDs and handle vehicle title and registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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