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What is the State Department Directory?
What is the State Department Directory?
The State Department Directory provides residents with quick access to Illinois state agencies, including contact information, brief descriptions, and the services each department offers.
Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
(217) 782-2172
(217) 782-2172
What do they do? The Illinois Department of Agriculture is an advocate for Illinois' agricultural industry and provides the necessary regulatory functions to benefit consumers, the agricultural industry, and natural resources. The agency strives to promote agribusiness in Illinois and throughout the world.
Services Provided: Farmers market locator, livestock premises registration, plant nursery locator, pesticide licensing, animal health and welfare licensing, online animal import permits, cannabis oversight.
Illinois State Board of Education
Illinois State Board of Education
(217) 782-4321
(217) 782-4321
What do they do? ISBE provides leadership and resources to achieve excellence across all Illinois districts by engaging stakeholders in formulating and advocating for policies that enhance education, empower districts, and ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
Services Provided: Financial aid, Educator Licensure Information System, grants.
Illinois State Board of Higher Education
Illinois State Board of Higher Education
(217) 782-2551
(217) 782-2551
What do they do? The Board of Higher Education's goal is to create an agency with the expertise, credibility, and statewide perspective to map an efficient and orderly course for the dramatic growth of higher education then underway.
Services Provided: Directory of approved schools, enrollments and degrees, institution profiles, budget recommendations, student complaint system, PBVS transcript request, College2Career System.
Community College Board
Community College Board
(217) 785-0123
(217) 785-0123
What do they do? The Illinois Community College System is the third-largest system in the nation, with 45 colleges and one multi-community college center. More than 550,000 Illinois residents enroll in credit and noncredit courses each year, with thousands more benefiting from community programs and services.
Services Provided: Coordination of the Illinois college system, program review process, mental health support, adult education services, ESL service expansion.
Department of Military Affairs
Department of Military Affairs
(217) 761-3800
(217) 761-3800
What do they do? The Illinois Department of Military Affairs directly supports the Illinois National Guard and oversees the Illinois State Military Museum, the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund, and Lincoln's Challenge Academy.
Services Provided: Lincoln's Challenge Academy for at-risk youth, the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund for service members, and oversight of the Illinois State Military Museum.
Department of Veteran Affairs
Department of Veteran Affairs
(217) 782-6641
(217) 782-6641
What do they do? The mission of the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) is to empower veterans and their families to thrive. It does this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits; providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in Veterans' Homes; and partnering with other agencies and nonprofits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges.
Services Provided: Homeless program, IL Joining Forces Foundation, Illinois Warrior Assistance Program, veterans cash grants.
Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois Department of Transportation
(217) 782-6263
(217) 782-6263
What do they do? IDOT provides safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity, and demonstrate respect for the environment.
Services Provided: Aviation, highways, multimodal transportation, rail and freight, trails, transit, waterways.
Illinois Department of Revenue
Illinois Department of Revenue
(800) 732-8866
(800) 732-8866
What do they do? The Illinois Department of Revenue serves Illinois taxpayers by administering Illinois tax laws and collecting tax revenues in a fair, consistent, and efficient manner, and by providing accurate and reliable funding and information in a timely manner.
Services Provided: MyTax Illinois, earned income tax credit, fraud prevention, volunteer emergency worker tax credit, tax license registry.
Department of Natural Resources
Department of Natural Resources
(217) 782-6302
(217) 782-6302
What do they do? The department manages, conserves, and protects Illinois' natural, recreational, and cultural resources; furthers the public's understanding and appreciation of those resources; and promotes education, science, and public safety related to Illinois' natural resources for present and future generations.
Services Provided: Hunting permits, harvest licenses, breeding licenses, fishing licenses.
Department of Juvenile Justice
Department of Juvenile Justice
(217) 557-1030
(217) 557-1030
What do they do? The department manages the state's secure juvenile correctional facilities and provides rehabilitative, educational, and mental health services to youth in custody.
Services Provided: Assessments, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, individual and group counseling, case management, health care, education, chaplaincy, volunteer services, and leisure-time services.
Department of Innovation and Technology
Department of Innovation and Technology
(217) 524-3648
(217) 524-3648
What do they do? DoIT offers enterprise tools and applications along with a secure technology infrastructure supported by its network, hosting, telecommunications, and security services teams.
Services Provided: Document translation, mainframe computing, midrange storage, midrange hosting, desktop support, language interpretation, toll-free services, system security assessments, multifunction network printer support.
Department of Employment Security
Department of Employment Security
(800) 244-5631
(800) 244-5631
What do they do? The department administers state unemployment benefits, runs the employment service and Illinois Job Bank, and publishes labor market information.
Services Provided: IllinoisJobLink.com, employer tax information, WorkShare IL, hiring incentives, fidelity bonds, labor market information.
Department of Human Services
Department of Human Services
(800) 843-6154
(800) 843-6154
What do they do? IDHS provides essential services to residents, focusing on health, rehabilitation, mental health, and financial independence. It offers support through food benefits (SNAP), cash assistance, child care, and housing support, aiming to help individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency and stability.
Services Provided: Early childhood services, developmental disabilities services, rehabilitation services, substance use prevention and recovery, suicide and crisis hotline (988), firearm violence prevention.
Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Department of Healthcare and Family Services
(800) 226-6154
(800) 226-6154
What do they do? Provides health care coverage for adults and children who qualify for Medicaid, as well as child support services to ensure that Illinois children receive financial support from both parents.
Services Provided: Medical assistance programs, child support services, Office of Inspector General.
Department of Corrections
Department of Corrections
(773) 805-6816
(773) 805-6816
What do they do? The Illinois Department of Corrections manages Illinois state prisons, supervises incarcerated individuals, and administers rehabilitation and reentry programs to promote public safety.
Services Provided: Rehabilitation and educational programs (GED courses, job training, substance abuse treatment), health care services for incarcerated individuals, and reentry preparation programs to help individuals transition back into society.
Gaming Board
Gaming Board
(217) 524-0226
(217) 524-0226
What do they do? The Illinois Gaming Board is a regulatory and law enforcement agency that oversees all licensed casino gambling, video gaming, and sports wagering in the state. Its mission is to protect the integrity and safety of Illinois gaming while generating revenue for the state and local gaming host communities.
Services Provided: Regulation of casino gambling, video gaming regulation, sports wagering regulation, lottery and charitable gaming regulation, compliance and enforcement.
Department of Early Childhood
Department of Early Childhood
(217) 782-1981
(217) 782-1981
What do they do? The Governor's Office of Early Childhood Development (GOECD) leads the state's initiatives to create an integrated system of quality early learning and development programs to help give all Illinois children a strong educational foundation before they begin kindergarten.
Services Provided: Head Start programs, early intervention programs, home visiting programs, Preschool for All Program, Illinois Early Learning Council.
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
(217) 785-0123
(217) 785-0123
What do they do? The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois' world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois' reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work, and do business.
Services Provided: Economic development, community services, grant opportunities, business development, broadband assistance, community development, employment and training, financial management, internal audit, information management.
Department of Human Rights
Department of Human Rights
(217) 785-5100
(217) 785-5100
What do they do? The Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) enforces the Illinois Human Rights Act, investigating complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, financial credit, public accommodations, and education. It processes charges based on protected classes such as race, sex, religion, and disability, and offers mediation and legal training services.
Services Provided: Discrimination investigations, charge filing, mediation, training and outreach, compliance, publications.
Department of Public Health
Department of Public Health
(217) 782-4977
(217) 782-4977
What do they do? Assuring the quality of food, setting standards for hospital and nursing home care, checking the safety of recreation areas, overseeing the inspection of milk-producing farms and processing plants, maintaining the state's vital records, and screening newborns for genetic diseases are among the duties of IDPH.
Services Provided: Youth camps, IL Hospital Report Card, Medical Cannabis Patient Registry Program, free breast and cervical cancer screenings.
Finance Authority
Finance Authority
(217) 524-2663
(217) 524-2663
What do they do? The Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) has provided access to low-cost capital to public and private institutions aligned with its mission of fostering economic development, creating and retaining jobs, and improving quality of life for Illinois residents.
Services Provided: Tax-exempt bonds, conduit financing, loan and investment capital, climate bank support.
Department on Aging
Department on Aging
(800) 252-8966
(800) 252-8966
What do they do? The Illinois Department on Aging serves and advocates for older Illinoisans and their caregivers by administering quality and culturally appropriate programs that promote partnerships and encourage independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Services Provided: Discount license plates, free ride transit, Illinois Long Term Care Program, Adult Protective Services, Community Care Program, Senior Health Insurance Program.
Department of Insurance
Department of Insurance
(217) 782-4515
(217) 782-4515
What do they do? The department protects consumers by providing assistance and information, efficiently regulating the insurance industry's market behavior and financial solvency, and fostering a competitive insurance marketplace.
Services Provided: Consumer assistance and complaints, external review process, consumer education, licensing and regulation, fraud reporting, and public adjuster oversight.
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