North Aurora

Local offices in North Aurora

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Utilities · City office

  Water Billing

  25 East State Street, North Aurora, IL 60542

  Help here

  • Water service and billsStart or stop water service, ask about your bill, or pay it at Village Hall.
  Call 630-897-8228DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on northaurora.org

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall

  25 East State Street, North Aurora, IL 60542

  Help here

  • Village services and administrationContact the Village about local services, public works, and village administration.Read more
  Call 630-897-8228DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on northaurora.org

• Jobs and training · State office

  Illinois Department of Employment Security, North Aurora Office

  2 Smoke Tree Plaza, North Aurora, IL 60542

  Help here

  • Unemployment and job search helpGet in-person help with unemployment identity checks, job searches, and IllinoisJobLink by appointment.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 800-244-5631DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ides.illinois.gov

• Library · Regional office

  Messenger Public Library of North Aurora

  113 Oak Street, North Aurora, IL 60542

  Help here

  • Library servicesGet a library card, borrow books and other materials, use computers, or join library programs.
  Call 630-896-0240DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on messengerpl.org

Village of North Aurora website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve North Aurora

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Kane County

North Aurora is in Kane County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center, Aurora

  361 W. Old Indian Trail, Aurora, IL 60506

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with state food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply online
  Call 630-844-7421DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us

• State office

  Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center, Elgin

  700 S. State Street, Elgin, IL 60123

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with state food, cash, and medical benefits.Apply online
  Call 847-931-2015DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us

• Local office · Regional office

  Kane County 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall any time to find local help with food, housing, health care, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211illinois.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Community Contacts, Inc.

  100 S. Hawthorne Street, Elgin, IL 60123

  Help here

  • Utility bill assistanceEligible households can apply for help paying utility bills and for home weatherization.Read more
  Call 847-697-4400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cci-hci.org

• Public health · County office

  Kane County Health Department

  1240 N. Highland Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet public health information, nursing services, and referrals to local health resources.Read more
  • Behavioral health information and referralsFind mental health and substance use resources through the county health department.Read more
  Call 630-208-3801DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kanehealth.com

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Kane County Law Library & Self Help Legal Center

  37W777 IL Route 38, 2nd Floor, St. Charles, IL 60175

  Help here

  • Legal research and self-help resourcesUse free legal information, forms, computers, and help finding court resources.
  Call 630-406-7126DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kclawlibrary.org

Everything in Kane County

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