Helpful Resources
Illinois Sex Offender Registry
Other Useful Links
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Illinois Sheriffs' Association
Tri-County Drug Enforcement Narcotics Team (TRI-DENT)
A Guide For Preventing Elder Abuse, Assault, and Theft - SeniorLiving.org
Bureau-Putnam (IL) County Crimestoppers
Illinois Department of Aging Senior Helpline
1-800-252-8966 (TTY: 1-888-206-1327)
To obtain a Benefit Access Application for the Seniors Free Transit Ride Program, Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride Program and the Secretary of State License Plate Discount.
Illinois Department of Aging Protective Services Hotline (24hr)
1-866-800-1409 (TTY: 1-888-206-1327)
Illinois Commerce Commission
217-782-4654 (press 1)
Report towing companies and household goods movers.
Illinois Department of Insurance
1-866-445-5364 (TTY: 1-866-323-5321)
For information on the regulation of health, homeowner, auto, and life insurance, or to file a complaint.
State of Illinois Domestic Violence Helpline
1-877-863-6338 (TTY: 1-877-863-6339)
Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission
1-800-252-8048 (Springfield), 1-800-826-8625 (Chicago)
To request an investigation of an Illinois licensed attorney.
Illinois Secretary of State Police
217-782-7126
For information about the regulation of new and used auto dealers, auto repairers and auto builders.
Illinois Department of Public Health Nursing Home Hotline
1-800-252-4343
To file a complaint against a nursing home.
Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Environmental Health
217-782-5830 (TTY: 1-800-547-0466)
State of Illinois Judicial Inquiry Board
1-800-227-9429 (TTY: 312-814-1881)
To file a complaint regarding judicial misconduct or the failure/inability of a judge to perform judicial duties.
Federal Trade Commission Consumer Helpline
1-877-382-4357 (TTY:1-866-653-4261)
If you receive unsolicited email offers or spam, you can forward your messages to the Federal Trade Commission at spam@uce.gov.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
To report potential e-scams.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
1-855-411-2372 (TTY: 1-855-729-2372)
For assistance with mortgage, credit card, student loans or other consumer financial products.
National Do Not Call Registry
1-888-382-1222 (TTY: 1-866-290-4236)
To avoid telemarketing or solicitor calls, register for the Do Not Call Registry.
Opt Out
1-888-567-8688
To opt out of receiving pre-screened credit card offers.