Helpful Links

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College Planning

Planning for College is exciting and sometimes overwelming. Check out the following websites for some guidance! We also have a selection of books on this topic! Just ask a staff member!

ACT

ACT Homepage: Find testing dates, register for the exam, and locate preparation help.

Colleges & Programs

Illinois Colleges & Universities: Learn about colleges located in Illinois; locate information on college costs and financial planning.
National Center for Education Statistics – College Navigator: Find colleges based on tuition costs, degrees and programs offered, location, and more.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC): State agency dedicated to helping students and their parents prepare and pay for college. Locate information on scholarships, grants, and more.
U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) College Preparation Checklist: Provides year-by-year information for academic and financial planning.
USDOE Federal Student Aid: Find information on aid eligibility and financing options.
USDOE Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): The FAFSA is required in order to receive federal aid.
FinAid: Locate scholarship opportunities and information about additional financial aid options.
Fastweb: The largest and most frequently updated online financial aid database, Fastweb allows students to search for scholarships and aid by entering their own personal profile.

General Information

CareerOneStop Students and Career Advisors: Determine what education fits with your career choice, learn how to pay for college, and find information about apprenticeships.
College Possible: Open a World of Opportunity: Find resources for high school students preparing for college, including information on how to pay for college, how to prepare for college, and how to choose the right school.
College Zone: Illinois Student Assistance Commission (iSAC): This is a comprehensive site for student aid resources, information on choosing a college or learning about career options.

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College Planning

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Information on the Coronavirus (Covid-19)

State of Illinois Coronavirus Response

Information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the state of Illinois.

Statewide Illinois Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Hotline and Email

Statewide Illinois Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 Hotline at 800.889.3931 or email DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV. Both resources are available 24/7.

Dewitt Piatt Bi-County Health Department

All In Illinois

Links to the celebrity PSAs, Facebook profile picture frame to show your support on social media, printable signage, logos, and graphics.

National Government Response to COVID-19

Information regarding Health & Safety; Travel, Immigration, & Transportation; Money & Taxes; Education; Scams & Fraud; Benefits & Grants; Housing; Federal Building Status Updates & National Parks; Voting & Elections; Courts; Communications, Business; International Cooperation; Cybersecurity; and the Federal Workforce.

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Covid-19 Information

Arts For Illinois

Grants for artists, artisans and cultural organizations impacted by COVID-19.

CARES Act for Small Businesses Flow Chart

The CARES Act tasks the Small Business Administration with overseeing the distribution of millions of dollars in loans and grants to help small businesses survive the pandemic. It also provides additional funding for SBA’s Resource Partners to provide advice and training to help small businesses respond to the unprecedented challenges in communities throughout the country.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Find information on Coronavirus scams, student loan payments, and mortgage relief options.

Dewitt County Development Council

DCDC Revolving Loan Fund.

Emergency Rental Assistance

Assistance for those that are unable to pay rent due to coronavirus.

Illinois Department of Commerce

Downstate small business stabilization program information.

Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)

Information on COVID-19 and unemployment benefits in the state of Illinois.

Illinois Department of Human Services

DHS partners, providers, contractors, or vendors can find the information and resources.

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs

Information for Illinois Veterans.

Illinois Legal Aid Online

This site answers frequently asked questions about applying for unemployment insurance & taking time off from work.

Information on Loans for Small Business Owners

U.S. Small Business Administration page for the coronavirus

(COVID-19) including small business guidance and loan resources.

US Small Business Administration

Paycheck Protection Program EZ Loan Forgiveness Application

US Social Security Administration

Online Services

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Government & Organizations

Every day, community members come to the Library seeking information on housing, Medicare, job hunting, health options, and more. For your convenience, here are some helpful links to community, government and legal information that Library users most frequently ask about. The information covers a variety of state, local, and federal resources. Please contact us if you find a link that does not work!

Consumer Resources

The Consumer Guide: Provides Federal government consumer reports on food, product safety, health, technology, transportation and more.

Recalls.gov: an online resouce for product recalls.

Consumer Product Safety Commission

Community, Civic &

Government Organizations

AARP

Altrusa International, Inc.

Better Business Bureau

Chamber of Commerce

City of Clinton

DeWitt County

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

Illinois Department on Aging

Illinois General Assembly

Illinois Government - State Agencies

Illinois State Board of Education

Illinois.gov

League of Women Voters

Lions Clubs International

USA.gov (Senior Citizens' Resources)

Dental Care

DeWitt Piatt Bi-County Public Health Department

https://dewittpiatthealth.com/

Department of Motor Vehicles

Official Website for the Illinois Secretary of State

cyberdriveillinois
Illinois Rules of the Road

License Plate Renewal/Sticker Information

Obtaining a Driver's License or State ID

Food Pantries

Assembly of God

Community Action

Dove, Inc

Eastern IL Mobile Food Pantry

Neighborhood Care Center

Grants

Grants.gov: Find grant opportunities

Healthcare and Health Insurance

DeWitt Piatt Bi-County Public Health Department
https://dewittpiatthealth.com/

GetCovered.illinois - The official health marketplace for Illinois

https://getcovered.illinois.gov/en

All Kids health care

http://www.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalPrograms/AllKids

Medicare.gov - The Official U.S. government site for Medicare

https://www.medicare.gov/

Health & Medical

Health-related information should not be used to make a diagnosis or to replace or overrule the advice of a qualified healthcare provider. Users should consult with a qualified healthcare professional for answers to specific health related questions.

Alzheimer's Association

American Cancer Society

Arthritis Foundation

Centers for Disease Control

FamilyDoctor.org

Health Insurance Marketplace

Illinois Department of Human Services

Mayo Clinic

Medline Plus

MentalHealth.net

National Institutes of Health

National Women's Health Information Center

Prescriber's Digital Reference

U.S. National Library of Medicine

Identification

Illinois driver's license
https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/drivers_license/home.html

Illinois state ID
https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/drivers/drivers_license/home.html

US Passports & International Travel

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html/
Get passports in DeWitt County

Clinton Post Office

Income Taxes

From January to April, paper copies of some common tax forms will start to be available on the Main Floor of the Library in the Periodicals area. Federal and State tax forms may also be obtained online and printed from our public computers.

IRS (Internal Revenue Service)
Forms, publications, and additional information
https://www.irs.gov/

Illinois Department of Revenue
Forms, publications, and additional information
http://tax.illinois.gov/

Assistance with Tax Preparation

AARP Tax-Aide Locator: Find free filing assistance for adults aged 50 and older from late January/early February through April 15.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA): Provides free assistance to those making under $52,000 per year, the elderly, people with disabilities, and those with limited English language skills. These services are available from late January/early February through April 15.

Inmate / Offender Information

DeWitt County Circuit Clerk

Court records and legal forms
http://dewittcountyill.com/clerk.htm

Illinois Department of Corrections Offender Search

https://www.illinois.gov/IDOC/OFFENDER/Pages/InmateSearch.aspx

Illinois Sex Offender Information
http://www.isp.state.il.us/sor/

Federal Bureau of Prisons find an inmate
https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/

Illinois Department of Division of Healthcare & Family Services (IHFS) Child Support Services, Delinquent Parents
http://www.illinois.gov/hfs/ChildSupport/delinquent/Pages/default.aspx

Employment

Find information on job hunting and volunteer opportunities

Legal

DeWitt County Circuit Clerk

Court records and legal forms
http://dewittcountyill.com/clerk.htm

DeWitt County Courthouse
http://www.sixthcircuitcourt.com/courthouse-dewitt.php

Illinois Bar Association--Illinois Lawyer Finder

https://www.isba.org/public/illinoislawyerfinder

Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance
http://lollaf.org/

Illinois Legal Aid Online
https://www.illinoislegalaid.org/

Illinois Compiled Statutes
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp

Illinois Department of Public Health--Advance Directives
Printable Illinois Living Will and Durable power of attorney forms
http://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/health-care-regulation/nursing-homes/advance-directives

State of Illinois FOIA public training links
http://foia.ilattorneygeneral.net/electronic_foia_training.aspx

Rent & Utilities Assistance

Clintonia Township - Assistance to file only

Social Security Administration

Logan County Resource Center

Retirement and Financial Information

Annual Credit Report.com
Authorized site for free credit reports. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide credit reporting companies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — to provide you with a free copy of your credit report, at your request, once every 12 months.
https://www.annualcreditreport.com/index.action

Social Security Administration

https://www.ssa.gov/

Social Security Express
https://www.ssa.gov/ssaexpress/index.html

Senior Services

Community Care Systems, Inc.

DeWitt County Friendship Center

Peace Meals

Services or Government Agencies

Department of Homeland Security
https://www.dhs.gov/

US Citizen and Immigration services

https://www.uscis.gov/

USA.gov
Online guide to government information and services
https://www.usa.gov/

Illinois Department of Human Services
www.dhs.state.il.us/

State of Illinois Websites

Illinois.Gov

Illinois Tax Forms

Transportation

SHOW Bus

Tourism & Travel

Whether you live in Illinois or another state, Illinois is a magnificent destination catering to every kind of traveler. Check out vacation attractions and events located in Illinois.

Chicago Office of Tourism

Enjoy Illinois

Google Maps

Mapquest

Southernmost Illinois Tourism Bureau

Tourism Bureau of Southwestern Illinois

Visiting Illinois