Resources

Our office is here to help. Below, we have listed a variety of resources available in the area. If you have trouble finding one that fits your needs, please reach out and we will be happy to help. We have helped people with issues from passport delays to professional licensing issues to FOID cards. Please do not be hesitant to reach out if you have a problem you need resolved. Either call us at 815-254-0000 or email at info@repharrybenton.com

Make your voice heard and register to vote!

ova.elections.il.gov

Request a certificate of recognition from Rep. Harry Benton for a member of the community

forms.gle/7FhKmwZd4MZmKhdi6

Offers discounts on license plate fees as well as free rides on fixed-route transit systems. Eligibility is determined by income, residency, age, and/or disability

www2.illinois.gov/aging/BenefitsAccess

Helps older adults remain in home who might otherwise need to attend a nursing home. Services include comprehensive care coordination, adult day services, in-home service, emergency home response services, and automated medication dispenser service

ilaging.illinois.gov/programs/ccp.html

Offers free legal help to low-income persons and those 60 and older with serious civil legal problems.

pslegal.org

WEHub is a source for women entrepreneurs to get help, find resources, and connect with a community

wehub.org

Apply for federal financial aid for higher education, as well as be automatically applied for a MAP grant from Illinois

studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Free statewide health insurance counseling service for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers

www2.illinois.gov/aging/ship/Pages/default.aspx

Provides a wide variety of services, resources, and advocacy for seniors

ageguide.org

Has a database full of resources for older adults and people with disabilities

www.illinoisagingservices.org

Offers a variety of grants, support, and other assistance to businesses, individuals, and communities

www2.illinois.gov/dceo/Pages/default.aspx

Visit their website to see past and upcoming board meetings, learn about your local school district, discover licensure requirements, and more

www.isbe.net

Register to Vote!

Illinois Online Voter Registration Application

Illinois Department of Employment Security

Call 1 (800) 244-5631 for

Unemployment insurance or ILogin questions

Substance Use Helpline

Call 1-833-234-6343 or text "Help" to 833234

Certificate of Recognition

Celebrate the accomplishments of fellow constituents.

Request form

Free Museum Pass

One-day access +3 guests to Chicago-area museums. Fill out the form below.

Reservation Form

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

"If you are feeling alone and having thoughts of suicide—whether or not you are in crisis—or know someone who is, don’t remain silent." Call 988.

FAFSA Application

https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

MAP Aid Information

https://www.isac.org/home/map-matters/why-map-matters.html

Senior HelpLine

1-800-252-8966, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Will County Health Department

Offers a variety of programs and resources from behavioral health to emergency preparedness.

Website

Nicor Gas Emergency

Call 1-888-642-6748