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Provides budget and debt counseling and education. Also offers HUD-approved Housing Counseling and education including: pre-purchase, mortgage default and foreclosure prevention, bankruptcy counseling and education and credit report review.

Debt Management Program (DMP) also available for clients to pay unsecured debt (credit cards and loans) at reduced interest and fees.

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

Provides an outreach programs seeking to assure that limited-English-proficient immigrants and refugees eligible for WIC and SNAP benefits can successfully access these programs administered by IDHS.

The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) administers this program through a network of community-based partner agencies.

Where it is in a child's best interest, the Department of Children and Family Services and the courts may place a foster child in the home of a willing and able relative who is not yet licensed as a foster home.  The Department of Children and Family Services always attempts to locate a relative for foster care placement.

Provides Illinois license plate renewal services. Stop by the Circulation Desk to purchase vehicle sticker. If the vehicle is due for an emissions test or vehicle owner does not have a valid driver’s license, the library will not be able to process the renewal. Cannot make stickers for previous years.

Works to help Veterans on their recovery journey through outpatient and inpatient services. The residential facility helps Veterans deal with substance abuse, homelessness, mental health, and unemployment through its 24-hour therapeutic and educational programs.

Provides three outfits per person per visit.

Offers a food pantry that provides food and other items. Items will vary from week to week but may include a selection of breads and an assortment of desserts.

Offers scholarships, amounts are dependent of funding levels, to income eligible individuals who are planning to attend accredited Illinois University, community college, technical or vocational schools. Preference is given to applicants of racial or ethnic minorities.

Provides mammograms, breast exams, pelvic exams, Pap tests and education on self-breast exams to eligible women. Treatment options are available if screening results in diagnosis. Women who have already been diagnosed with cancer may receive treatment if they qualify.

Offers a pantry where both food and clothing are made available to those in need. 

Prosecutes all felony, misdemeanor and traffic crimes committed within the County.

Advises and represents the County Board and the elected and appointed officials of the County.

Assists those petitioning for Orders of Protection.

Goes to court to collect unpaid child support.

Offers specially trained legal advocates advise rights under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, assist in obtaining Orders of Protection, provide support in court to victims in abuse-related cases, and provide referral and linkage to other social service programs. Also provides bi-lingual/bi-cultural services.

Offers various adaptive equipment for loan to those in need. 

Offers three 12-week sessions throughout the year to improve speech and communication. Focuses on clarity of speech and enunciation, word order and message meaning, and comprehension.

Primarily responsible for the coordination of emergency management activities including planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation for Iroquois County. Emergency preparedness and recovery resources are available for natural hazards such as: 

• Droughts
• Earthquakes
• Floods
• Large-scale fires
• Tornadoes
• Winter storms

• Civil disorder incidents
• Hazardous material incidents
• Major transportation accidents
• Nuclear power plant accidents
• Pollution and sanitation problems
• Terrorism incidents