Pekin
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Local offices in Pekin
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Illinois Department of Human Services Family Community Resource Center
200 S 2nd St, Suite 20, Pekin, IL 61554
Help here
- SNAP, cash, and medical benefitsApply for SNAP, cash assistance, or medical benefits and get help with your case.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.state.il.us
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of the City of Pekin
1901 Broadway, Pekin, IL 61554
Help here
- Affordable housingAsk about affordable housing options and how to apply for housing.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pekinhousing.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing
111 S Capitol Street, Pekin, IL 61554
Help here
- City utility billsPay your city utility bill or ask about charges on your bill.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.pekin.il.us
Local office · Regional office
Heart of Illinois 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall for referrals to local health and human care services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hoiunitedway.org
Older adults · Regional office
Miller Center
551 S 14th St, Pekin, IL 61554
Help here
- Programs for adults age 50 and olderJoin social activities, fitness programs, trips, and learning events for adults age 50 and older.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pekinparkdistrict.org
State office
Illinois Secretary of State Driver Services Facility
200 S 2nd St, Pekin, IL 61554
Help here
- Driver licenses and state ID cardsApply for or renew a driver license or state ID, take driving tests, or handle vehicle registration services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on apps.ilsos.gov
Library · City office
Pekin Public Library
301 S Fourth St, Pekin, IL 61554
Help here
- Library services and programsGet a library card, borrow books and digital materials, or join library programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pekinpubliclibrary.org
Local office · City office
City Hall
111 S Capitol Street, Pekin, IL 61554
Help here
- City information and service requestsContact City Hall to ask about city services or where to get help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ci.pekin.il.us
Parks and recreation · Regional office
Pekin Park District
1701 Court St, Pekin, IL 61554
Help here
- Parks and recreation programsFind parks, recreation activities, sports, classes, and programs for residents of different ages.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pekinparkdistrict.org
Pekin, IL Official Website website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Pekin
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
Prairie State Legal Services, 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
Tazwood Community Services
610 Park Avenue, Pekin, IL 61554
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Tazewell County
Pekin is in Tazewell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Tazewell County Health Department WIC Clinic
1800 Broadway St., Pekin, IL 61554-3822
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food supportWIC offers nutrition help and food benefits to eligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tazewellhealth.org
Public health · County office
Tazewell County Health Department
21306 IL Route 9, Tremont, IL 61568-9252
Help here
- Public health servicesGet public health information, clinic services, and help with health programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tazewellhealth.org
Local office · Regional office
Heart of Illinois 2-1-1
Help here
- Local health and human services referralsCall 211 to find local help with basic needs, health care, housing, and other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on 211hoi.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Tazewell County Law Library and Legal Self Help Center
342 Court St., Room 103, Pekin, IL 61554
Help here
- Legal self-help resourcesUse free court information and forms, with help finding resources for common legal problems.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tazewell-il.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Central Illinois Agency on Aging, Inc.
700 Hamilton Blvd., Peoria, IL 61603
Help here
- Aging and caregiver servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get information about local support and aging services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ciaoa.net
Veterans · County office
Tazewell County Veterans Assistance Commission
335 Court St., Pekin, IL 61554
Help here
- Veterans benefits and assistanceVeterans and their families can get help applying for benefits and may qualify for help with basic needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on tazewell-il.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
- Heart of Illinois 211
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