Onarga

Local offices in Onarga

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

• Local office · City office

  Village of Onarga Hall

  113 W Seminary Ave, Onarga, IL 60955

  Help here

  • Village services and utility billingContact the village hall for local government questions and utility billing.
  Call 815-268-7311DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on villageofonarga.com

• Library · Regional office

  Onarga Community Public Library District

  209 W Seminary Ave, Onarga, IL 60955

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its collection and attend library programs.
  Call 815-268-7626DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on onargalibrary.com

Village of Onarga website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Onarga

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

Offices for all of Iroquois County

Onarga is in Iroquois County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Iroquois County Public Health Department

  1001 East Grant Street, Watseka, IL 60970

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet immunizations, health screenings, and environmental health services.
  • WICEligible women, infants, and children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and health referrals.Read more
  Call 815-432-2483DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iroquoispublichealth.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.
  Call 309-829-2065DirectionsWebsite

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

• Veterans · County office

  Veterans Assistance Commission of Iroquois County

  1001 East Grant Street, Room 112A, Watseka, IL 60970

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and eligible family members can get help applying for benefits and other assistance.
  Call 815-432-2721DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iroquoiscountyil.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency

  550 South 10th Street, Watseka, IL 60970

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about preparing for disasters and county emergency alerts.
  Call 815-432-6997DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on iroquoiscountyil.gov

• State office

  Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility, Watseka

  123 West Walnut Street, Watseka, IL 60970

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and state identificationApply for or renew an Illinois driver's license or state ID in person.Read more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ilsos.gov

Everything in Iroquois 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