Thornton

Local offices in Thornton

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

• Human services · Regional office

  211 Metro Chicago

  Help here

  • Local help and referralsCall or text 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, utilities, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211metrochicago.org

• Utilities · City office

  Water and Sewer Billing

  115 E Margaret St, Thornton, IL 60476

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  • Water and sewer billsContact the Village Clerk’s office about village water and sewer bills and payments.
  Call 708-877-4456DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on thorntonil.us

• Local office · City office

  Village Hall

  115 E Margaret St, Thornton, IL 60476

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  • Village services and resident questionsContact Village Hall for help with village services, records, and questions about local government.
  Call 708-877-4456DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on thorntonil.us

• Library · Regional office

  Thornton Public Library

  115 E Margaret St, Thornton, IL 60476

  Help here

  • Library cards, books, and learning resourcesGet a library card and borrow books, digital materials, and other learning resources.
  Call 708-877-2579DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on thorntonlibrary.org

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Thornton Recreation and Community Center

  701 Highland Ave, Thornton, IL

  Help here

  • Community recreation and programsContact the center about recreation activities and community programs.
  Call 708-877-4454DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on thorntonil.us

Village of Thornton, Illinois website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Thornton

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

Offices for all of Cook County

Thornton is in Cook County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Housing authority · County office

  Housing Authority of Cook County

  10 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60603

  Help here

  • Affordable housing and rental assistanceFind affordable housing and rental assistance options for eligible households.Apply online
  Call 312-663-5447DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on thehacc.org

• Public health · County office

  Cook County Department of Public Health

  7556 Jackson Boulevard, Forest Park, IL 60130

  Help here

  • Public health information and servicesGet information about public health programs, clinics, and health concerns in suburban Cook County.Read more
  Call 708-836-8600DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cookcountypublichealth.org

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Cook County Law Library

  50 W. Washington St., Room 2900, Chicago, IL 60602

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse legal research materials and get help finding legal sources, but library staff cannot give legal advice.
  Call 312-603-5423DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cookcountyil.gov

• Child support · County office

  Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court Child Support Division

  28 N. Clark Street, Room 200, Chicago, IL 60602

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  • Child support court servicesGet information about child support cases and court services.
  Call 312-603-2000DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cookcountycourtil.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  AgeOptions

  1048 Lake St., Suite 300, Oak Park, IL 60301

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralsGet connected to aging services and support for older adults and caregivers in suburban Cook County.Read more
  Call 708-383-0258DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ageoptions.org

• Veterans · County office

  Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs

  161 N. Clark St., Room 2400A, Chicago, IL 60601

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits and supportGet help connecting with benefits and support services for veterans, service members, and their families.
  Call 312-603-8384DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on cookcountyil.gov

Everything in Cook 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.
• 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