SECTION 6

The Agencies Section provides you with links to many Federal, State, County and Local Community-Based agencies which provide additional services which are not listed elswhere in this web site.  Topics include IRS, Social Security, Legal Assistance, Employment Services, Unemployment Insurance, Small Business Administration, Licensure of Businesses and Occupations, Senior Services, Human Services, and various Health and Prescription Programs, Worker's Compensation, V.A. Senior Health Programs for Veterans, and more.

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INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (I.R.S.)
 

IRS Homepage     www.irs.ustreas.gov

Tax information for you     http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/faqs/display/0,,i1%3D54%26genericId%3D16004,00.html

Tax Forms and Publications  www.irs.ustreas.gov/forms_pubs/index.html

Contacting the IRS by phone http://www.irs.ustreas.gov/localcontacts/display/0,,i1%3D53%26genericId%3D16548,00.html#stateLinks

Laws Protecting Military Personnel from hardship   http://www.illinoisbar.org/duty.html


 

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
 

Illinois Department of Revenue      www.revenue.state.il.us

Taxpayer Help and Resources   http://www.revenue.state.il.us/Help/index.htm

Tax Information    www.revenue.state.il.us/taxinformation

Tax Forms     http://www.revenue.state.il.us/Forms/index.htm

Publications    http://www.revenue.state.il.us/Publications/index.htm
 
 


 

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE

Unemployment Insurance is a state-operated program under which you may be entitled to benefit payments while you are unemployed and meet the legal requirements.  Unemployment Insurance indemnifies workers who incur a loss of income due to involuntary loss of their job (e.g. lay off due to lack of work, plant closing, company relocation or downsizing).

Unemployment benefits and related services are financed solely by employer's Federal and State payroll taxes.

Unlike Social Security (F.I.C.A.), which provides for you and your family Disability, Retirement and Survivor benefits, you do not contribute into the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund.

Actual benefits paid and duration of benefit payments, if you are eligible, is determined state by state in accordance with its Unemployment Insurance Laws. Claimants will be advised as to eligibility and amount you would receive after a claim is filed.

The following web sites will provide you with answers to many questions you may have about Unemployment Insurance Benefits.
 

About Unemployment Benefits    www.ides.state.il.us/individual/uiclaims/insuranc.htm

Questions and Answers about Unemployment Benefits   www.ides.state.il.us/individual/uiclaims/wrksfaq.htm

Certifying for Unemployment Benefits - Tele-Serve   www.ides.state.il.us/individual/teleserve/index.htm

Location of Nearest Unemployment Office     www.ides.state.il.us/ietc/network/index.asp

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STATE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Nationwide Directory of State Employment Service and Unemployment Insurance offices http://jobsearch.about.com/library/blstatedol.htm

NOTE:  State Laws require that individuals must be registered for work, be available for new work, and be actively seeking work.  Individuals residing in, and seeking work in Illinois can register for work utilizing the "Illinois Skills Match System" which is available via the Internet 24 hours, 7 days a week, at home, library or at the local StateEmployment / Unemployment office.  The web site is:  www.illinoisskillsmatch.com


 

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

The  Illinois Department of Labor  administers State Labor Laws such as:  Wage Payment and Collection, Minimum Wage and Overtime, Child Labor and Work Permits for Children, Regulation of Private Employment Agencies, etc.


 

STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS
 

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
 

Small Business Administration Home page    www.sba.gov

On-Line Library for Forms, Regulations,
Publications, Programs and more...     www.sba.gov/library/forms.html

Starting Your Own Business       www.sba.gov/starting

SBA Lending Programs       www.sba.gov/vets/lending.html

VetGazette - SBA Newsletter for Veterans    http://www.sba.gov/vets/news.html

SBA 7 (A) Loan Guarantee Program for Veterans    www.sba.gov/financing/fr7aloan.html

SBA Classroom, providing information regarding SBA Classes for Small Businesses and Individuals wanting to go into business   http://www.sba.gov/classroom/courses.html

Calendar of Events, Classroom Schedule of SBA Courses in Illinois
http://app1.sba.gov/calendar/states/calendar.cfm?op=group&grp=25

Calendar of Events, Classroom Schedules of SBA courses in each State http://www.sba.gov/calendar

U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs (V.A.) assistance and opportunities for Veteran-owned and Service-Connected Disabled Veteran-owned businesses.  http://www.sba.gov/vets/help.html
http://www.score.org/veterans/

SBA Services to Help Veterans Succeed in Business  www.sba.gov/vets/services.html

WOMEN VETERANS IN BUSINESS
 
 




SBA Online Women's Business Center   www.onlinewbc.org

Directory of Illinois Women's Business Centers in Illinois www.sba.gov/womeninbusiness/wbcs.html#il

Nationwide Directory of Women's Business Centers   www.sba.gov/womeninbusiness/wbcs.html

WOMENBIZ - Gateway for women Veterans owned businesses  www.womenbiz.gov

Service Corps of Retired Executives

The S.C.O.R.E. Association is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration.  S.C.O.R.E. is dedicated to aiding in the formation, growth, and success of small businesses nationwide.  Their web site is:  http://www.score.org

Business Links for Today's Entrepreneur     http://www.score.org/businesslinks

Business Resources for Today'sEntrepreneurshttp://www.score.org/resourceindex

To locate a local S.C.O.R.E. representative in your area:  http://www.score.org/findscore

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ILLINOIS DEPTARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Illinois Dept. of Commerce & Community Affairs
Serving Illinois Businesses   http://www.commerce.state.il.us

Step by Step Guide to Starting or Expanding a Business in Illinois
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/doingbusiness/First_Stop/thefirst.htm

Women's & Minority Business Assistance  http://www.commerce.state.il.us/doingbusiness/Wom_Min/women.htm

Illinois Communities On-Line   http://www.commerce.state.il.us/doingbusiness/Locate/community_websites.htm

Obtaining Permits and Licenses  http://www.commerce.state.il.us/doingbusiness/First_Stop/Permits.htm

Illinois Business Services - provides resources to assist with planning, financing, technical assistance, registration, taxes, labor statistics and other information you need to make your business a reality:
http://www.state.il.us/services/searchForm.html?template=binput
 
 

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Directory of Nationwide Chamber of Commerce Offices   http://ChamberofCommerce.com/

Directory of Illinois Chamber of Commerce Offices (including links to their web sites)
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/doingbusiness/coc.htm


 

SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
 

Social Security Administration     www.ssa.gov

SSA Local Offices, Address and Maps (office locator)  www.ssa.gov/regions/regional.html

Applying for Retirement Benefits     www.ssa.gov/retirement.html

Applying for Disability Benefits     www.ssa.gov/disability.html

Social Security Publications     www.ssa.gov/pubs/englist.html

Social Security Forms     www.ssa.gov/online/forms.html

To Request Duplicate S.S. card,
Correction, or Name Changes     www.ssa.gov/replace_sscard.html

Medicare Information     www.ssa.gov/mediinfo.htm

Prescription Drug Assistance Programs for Medicare Recipients www.medicare.gov/Prescription/Home.asp

Nursing Home Information       www.medicare.gov/Nursing/Overview.asp

Request for Social Security Statement
of Earnings and Estimated Benefits     www.ssa.gov/online/ssa-7004.html
 
 


 
 

OSHA  was enacted in 1970 to assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women through enforcement of the standards enacted by the "Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970"


 

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY ACT

A.D.A. Frequently Asked Questions   www.disabilityrights.org/adafaq.htm

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973    http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content3/ada.idea.html#Section

A Guide to Disability Right Laws    http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/disabilityrights.html
 
 

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JAN - Job Accommodation Network

Includes information on Disability
Resources, Disability Legislation, related
Government Web Sites, and Employment
Resources.   http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu

DISABILITY RESOURCES ON LINE

Guide to Disability Resources Online   www.disabilityresources.org/index.html

Index of Thousands of Disability
Resources On Line www.disabilityresources.org/DRMwwwINDEX.html

Directory of Illinois Resources  www.disabilityresources.org/ILLINOIS.html

Disability.gov   This web site provides additional information regarding U.S. Federal Programs; Services; and Resources to Americans with Disabilities and their families
 
 

HUMAN SERVICES
 

The Illinois Department of Human Services now includes the Dept. Of Mental Health and Development Disabilities; Dept. of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse; Dept. of Rehabilitation Services, Dept. of Public Aid; Dept. of Public Health; and the Dept. of Children and Family Services. For further information, the following web sites will answer many questions, advise you of any eligibility requirements you must meet, and give you the location of local offices. Also included is information from the Illinois Dept. of Revenue regarding Senior Citizens, Child Care, Circuit Breaker program for Property Tax relief and Pharmaceutical Assistance Program for reduced prescription costs.

Type of Dept. of Human Services Programs www.state.il.us/agency/dhs

Location of IL Dept. of Human Services Offices  www.state.il.us/agency/dhs/locl.HTM

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CHILD CARE FOR LOW INCOME PARENTS
PLANNING TO ATTEND SCHOOL

IL Dept. of Human Service Child Care    http://www.state.il.us/agency/dhs/childcnp.html

Child Care Eligibility Calculator  http://www.state.il.us/agency/dhs/eligcalc.html

IL Dept of Human Services
Child Care Payment Rateshttp://www.state.il.us/agency/dhs/rates2000cc.pdf

Directory of Nationwide Human Service Offices   www.aphsa.org/statenew/statenew.asp
 
 

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

This section provides you with several links to Organizations who provided Legal Assistance

Laws Protecting Military Personnel from hardship   http://www.illinoisbar.org/duty.html

Prairie State Legal Services   http://www.prairiestatelegal.org/

Directory of Offices in Illinois  http://www.prairiestatelegal.org/psls/offices.htm

Attorney Search Network - Search For An Attorney http://www.getareferral.com/

North America Bar Association (Search by Specialty) http://www.hg.org/northam-bar.html

Illinois Bar Association     www.hg.org/cgi-bin/redir.cgi?url=http://www.illinoisbar.org/

Directory of State Bar Associations Nationwide   http://www.hg.org/northam-bar.html#state
 
 

VITAL RECORDS
 


 

(ILLINOIS BIRTH, DEATH, MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE RECORDS)
 

TO REQUEST COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING:

Birth Certificate     www.vitalrec.com/birth.html

Death Certificate     www.vitalrec.com/death.html

Marriage Certificate     www.vitalrec.com/marriage.html

Divorce Decree     www.vitalrec.com/divorce.html

Individuals requiring a duplicate Birth, Death, Marriage Certificates or Divorce Decree issued in another  State,  can obtain those documents by contacting the County Clerk  where the event occurred.

If you or a dependent was born in another country and became a U.S. Citizen at birth through one or both parents, a document can be issued by an American Embassy or consulate.  To obtain this record, contact the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. or see this web site: http://travel.state.gov/consular_records.html

Record of a Marriage or Death of a U.S. Citizen overseas can be obtained from the U.S. State Department or using this web site:   http://travel.state.gov/consular_records.html
 

If the country you are seeking records from is not listed in the above web site, contact your local County Clerk's Office for assistance obtaining vital records.
 

 

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
 





The Department of Human Rights administers the Illinois Human Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age 40 and over, marital status, physical or mental handicap, military service, or unfavorable military discharge.        www.state.il.us/dhr

Important Links Regarding Human Rights Issues    http://www.state.il.us/dhr/LINKS/Rel_link.htm

U.S. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION


www.eeoc.gov

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (E.E.O.C.) promotes equal opportunity in employment through administrative and judicial enforcement of the federal civil rights laws and through education and technical assistance.
 
 


 

ILLINOIS INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION
(WORKER'S COMPENSATION)
 





This site provides information about Illinois Workers' Compensation Laws and how to apply.

Frequently Asked Questions    http://www.state.il.us/agency/iic/FAQ.htm

Handbook on Workers' Compensation and Occupational Diseases  http://www.state.il.us/agency/iic/handbook.pdf
 
 

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
 

This department is responsible for testing and licensing Professionals seeking to work in Illinois, and the Investigation, Prosecution and Enforcement of Laws regulating the conduct of many Professions and Occupations in Illinois.

Illinois Department Of Professional Regulation www.dpr.state.il.us

Occupations Requiring State Licensure & Application Forms    www.dpr.state.il.us/proflist.asp
 
 


 

COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS

(For Uninsured Individuals, Low Income Seniors and Dependent Children)
 
 

The Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) is a program that is established and maintained by the State of Illinois to provide health insurance coverage for residents of Illinois, who due to the existence or history of a medical condition, are unable to acquire coverage through private insurance, an HMO, or an employer sponsored group health plan.      http://www.chip.state.il.us/chip.htm
 
 


 

Senior Health Insurance Information (including Medicare & HMO's)   http://www.state.il.us/INS/Ship/seniorHealth.htm

2000 Prescription Drug Guide for Seniors  http://www.state.il.us/INS/Ship/ship_drugguide.htm

Also see V.A. Programs for Senior Veterans    http://www.va.gov/seniors/health/

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KIDS CARE - INSURE KIDS NOW

Many families, who work and earn low wages, find it difficult to obtain or afford quality health coverage for their children.  Illinois, and other states, provide low-cost or free health insurance for kids.  For more information there are two web sites:
ILLINOIS:    www.kidcareillinois.com

LINK TO OTHER STATES' PLANS:    http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/states.htm
 
 


 

Aging Main Banner

These sites cover various topics such as:  In-Home Care, Access & Social Services, Elder Rights, and Public Awareness, Circuitbreaker and many other programs for seniors      www.state.il.us/aging

Locating the office serving your county of residence:  http://www.state.il.us/aging/cbpa-locals.pdf
 
 


 

OTHER SITES OF INTEREST

RESOURCE HOUSE

Resource House  provides you with a guided tour throughout a comprehensive listing of human services, education and training programs, transportation, personal and family counseling, literacy, job search and placement, child care, recreational, social services and employment-related services offered residents of each Illinois County.  This database is 'user friendly' and was developed for individuals who are computer literate, or have very little or no experience using computers or the Internet.
 
 

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Circuitbreaker and Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs

Illinois Pharmaceutical and Utility Bill Assistance Programs www.revenue.state.il.us/circuitbreaker

Forms and Publications   http://www.revenue.state.il.us/taxforms/Misc/Cb/

Download Application
 
 

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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

The 'Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program' is designed to assist eligible low-income households pay for winter energy services.

For more information: www.commerce.state.il.us/resource_efficiency/energy/liheap.htm

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Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP)

The 'Illinois Home Weatherization assistance Program' is designed to help low income residents save fuel and money, while increasing the comfort of their homes.

For more information:  www.commerce.state.il.us/resource_efficiency//Energy/IHWAP.htm

This site include recently updated information and a directory of IHWAP Assistance Centers who provide counseling and direct assistance to Elderly, Disabled and Low Income residents:  http://www.state.il.us/gov/press/01/oct/1011liheap.htm

STATE AND LOCAL GOVERMENT ON THE INTERNET

If you reside in another state, this web site will link you to the home page of all 50 State and U.S. Territorial Government web sites where you can find all the information about that states' services and programs: http://www.piperinfo.com/state/index.cfm

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SECTION 2 - VETERANS INFORMATION
SECTION 3 - JOB SEARCH
SECTION 4 - VETERANS BENEFITS
SECTION 5 - EDUCATION & TRAINING
 
 

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