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433 Vine Avenue, Office A124, Highland Park, IL 60035
Offers adults opportunities to improve basic education skills to transition to the workforce. Offers classes in-person and online via Zoom. Services include:
  • English as a Second Language (ESL) classes
  • Citizenship Preparation Classes
  • Adult Basic Education
  • GED testing and preparation
  • Digital Literacy and Keyboarding Skills
  • Career training

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Lake County 211
1 South 6th Avenue, Saint Charles, IL 60174

Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) and helps with US citizenship.

Literacy Volunteers helps adults read, write, speak, and understand English by matching them with trained volunteer tutors one to one. Each tutor and student meet for one hour a week at a public location that is convenient for them, such as public libraries. Students can also meet with tutors virtually.

The program is open entry, open exit; adults can enroll at any time and exit at any time.

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United Way of the Midlands
9015 North Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
Metropolitan Asian Family Services (MAFS) provides state-funded adult literacy courses at three of their locations.

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211 Metro Chicago
500 South Filmore Street, Elburn, IL 60119

Provides a wide variety of services to the community, including literacy programs, Recycle for Sight, vision screening, community service.

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United Way of the Midlands
4990 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108

Provides adult basic education, including literacy, ESL classes, and tutoring in reading and math.

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United Way of the Midlands
1200 Kings Circle, Unit 17-18, West Chicago, IL 60185
Spanish literacy program that helps native Spanish speakers learn to read and write for the time as adults.

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211 DuPage County
355 East Marietta Street, Decatur, IL 62521

Provides GED classes for parents with children birth through 3 or who are pregnant. Provides a parenting class and a high level of child-care for children while the parent attends academic classes. Visits the library together regularly and provides opportunities for parents and children to learn together. Wraparound services include, transportation, Case Management, parent education, and home visits.

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United Way of the Midlands
515 Main Street, Keokuk, IA 52632
Provides a literacy program in the elementary schools for Kindergarten - 2nd grade.

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United Way of the Midlands
2100 Manchester Road, Suite 904, Wheaton, IL 60187
Free English Language tutoring in one-on-one and small group settings at a mutually convenient time and public library location for both volunteer tutors and students.

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211 DuPage County
2555 South Blue Island Avenue, Chicago, IL 60608
The Youth Leadership and STEM After-School Program (YLS): The YLS program is an after-school program that aims to help students and their families build skills to encounter the world critically. The program is free and it serves students ages 8-14. It runs from Monday through Thursday 3:0 p.m.-7:00 p.m. The service takes place at the 2520 S. Western location.Family Literacy Program: The Family Literacy program allows adult students to bring their children ages 3 to 14 to attend the program while they are in class. The program operates during Instituto's evening classes and it follows the adult education schedule. The service takes place at the 2520 S. Western location.

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211 Metro Chicago
7648 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60626
Howard Area Community Center's Adult Education program assists adult learners in improving their reading, writing, mathematics, English language acquisition, digital literacy, and other skills. They aim to help students obtain the literacy skills needed to successfully navigate the workforce, training programs, and post-secondary education, leading to self-sufficiency and productive lives.

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211 Metro Chicago
914 8th Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
Offers a community center to support immigrant families in Lake County. Offers the following services at no cost: Immigration forms assistance and Know-Your-Rights information Financial education and support Employment skills development English as a Second Language (ESL) classes Literacy tutoring Citizenship classes Computer classes Family wellness programs Tax preparation

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Lake County 211
1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Oakton College offers free adult literacy programs.

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211 Metro Chicago
5800 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL 62035
Family Education: Provide reading, writing and mathematics instruction which targets both parents and children.

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United Way of Greater St Louis 211
4540 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624
United For Better Living Inc. has tutors available Monday through Wednesday to partner with and instruct individuals, preparing them to pass seven pre-tests and the GED examination.

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211 Metro Chicago
1705 Richards Street, Joliet, IL 60433

Provides literacy workshops and distributes reading materials. Partners with Silver Cross to provide reading rooms and lending libraries.

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United Way of the Midlands
4351 South Drexel Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60653
Timothy Community Corporation's (TCC) Leading With Literacy program has male volunteers present in the school by reading to primary-grade children (Pre-K-3) on a weekly basis.

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211 Metro Chicago
8600 US-14, Crystal Lake, IL 60012

Provides adult basic education, including literacy, ESL classes, and tutoring in reading and math.

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United Way of the Midlands
301 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, IL 61244
Adult education and family literacy classes are non-credit and provide a range of basic skill instruction, English as a Second Language, GED preparation, and in some cases, high school credit.  Classes are informal and instruction is individualized.  Classes may be held in a variety of facilities, including churches, industrial plants, schools, libraries, and housing projects.

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United Way of the Midlands
1125 West Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL 60446

Adult education classes, including High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy tutoring, citizenship test preparation, and more.

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United Way of the Midlands
4610 Blackhawk Commons Drive, Rock Island, IL 61201
Education and support to parents, encouraging them to further their education, increase their literacy skills, and be involved with their children's learning experiences.

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United Way of the Midlands
235 North Chicago Street, Joliet, IL 60432

Adult education classes, including High School Equivalency (GED, HiSET, TASC) preparation, English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy tutoring, citizenship test preparation, and more.

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United Way of the Midlands
2626 South Clearbrook Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
The Adult Learning Resource Center (ALRC) has provided expert professional development for adult educators since the 1970s. The ALRC utilizes content expertise and current research to develop and deliver high-quality professional development and technical assistance to individuals, programs, and state networks. These services are available to educators through online courses, in-person training, and other activities.

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211 Metro Chicago
620 Wing Street, Suite 3-Room 6, Elgin, IL 60123
Provides children and their caregivers the opportunity to engage children to talk, play, read, do, and write supporting needed kindergarten readiness skills while at three participating laundromats.

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211 Metro Chicago
2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL 61032

Offers free classes to community members. Classes include

  • GED Classes (General Educational Development).
  • ESL Classes (English as a Second Language).
  • Literacy Program.

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United Way of the Midlands