Illinois Authorities Urge Residents to Keep These Emergency Numbers Handy

ILLINOIS — As emergency incidents continue to rise across the state, having access to the right contact numbers at the right time can be life-saving. Whether it’s for a health emergency, domestic crisis, or essential support services, Illinois offers a wide network of response resources to help residents in urgent situations.

This article compiles the most up-to-date emergency and local service numbers available to residents across Illinois and Chicago, ensuring families, individuals, and communities have immediate access to help when it’s needed most.

24-Hour Emergency Hotlines

These numbers are vital in any life-threatening or high-risk scenario:

• 911 – Police, Fire, and Medical Emergencies

• National Domestic Violence Hotline – 800-799-7233

• Crisis Line / Suicide Prevention – 800-273-8255

• National Capital Poison Center – 1-800-222-1222

• Rape Crisis Services Hotline – 355-5203 or 384-4444

• Emergency Dean (Student Crisis Line) – 333-0050

Essential State & Family Services

For non-violent but urgent concerns related to abuse, legal support, or family care:

• Illinois Department of Children and Family Services – 800-252-2873

• Elder Abuse Reporting – 800-252-8966 / 800-279-0400 (after 5PM)

• Illinois Department of Human Services – 800-843-6154

• Illinois Action for Children – 312-823-1100

• Cook County Pro-Bono Legal Assistance – 312-986-4200

• Strengthening Families Illinois – 312-823-1100

Substance Abuse & Addiction Support

These hotlines support those battling addiction and their families:

• Alcoholics Anonymous – 877-515-1255

• Cocaine Anonymous – 773-202-8898

• Narcotics Anonymous – 708-848-4884

• Gambling Anonymous – 866-442-8620

• Alanon (Family of Alcoholics) – 888-442-2666

• Families Anonymous, Inc. – 800-736-9805

• Smart Recovery – 866-951-5357

Animal Abuse & Neglect Reporting

Illinois residents can also report animal abuse or dangerous animal situations:

• IL Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Bureau – 217-782-6657

• Humane Care for Animals Act – agr.state.il.us/laws/humane care.pdf

• Report Dog Fighting (Cook County) – 911 or Crime Stoppers at 800-535-7867

Non-Emergency Police and Fire Contacts

If the situation is non-life-threatening but requires local authority involvement:

• Champaign Fire Department – 403-7200

• Urbana Fire Department – 384-2420

• Savoy Fire Department – 359-5814

• Champaign County Sheriff – 333-8911

• Champaign Police – 351-8911

• University of Illinois Police – 333-1216

• Urbana Police – 384-2320

Hospitals and Medical Support in Central Illinois

• Carle Hospital Emergency Room – 383-3313

• Presence Covenant Medical Center – 337-2131

• McKinley Health Services – 333-2701

• Francis Nelson Health Center – 356-1558

• Champaign Public Health District – 352-7961

• CHCHCC Low-Cost Dental Care – 352-6533

Transportation & Escort Services

• Safe Rides (University of Illinois) – 265-7433

• SafeWalks Escort Service – 333-1216

• Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District – 384-8188

• Amtrak – 1-800-872-7245

• Greyhound Bus Lines – 1-800-231-2222

Helpful Government Contacts

• U.S. Immigration & Naturalization Service (Chicago) – 1-312-353-7334

• IRS Office – Champaign – 1-800-829-1040

• Social Security Administration (Champaign) – 359-5399

• Illinois Department of Revenue – 1-800-732-8866

• Driver’s License Center (Champaign) – 278-3344

Stay Ready, Stay Safe

Having these emergency numbers saved in your phone or posted visibly at home can make a critical difference in times of crisis. From severe weather to personal emergencies, being informed and prepared is one of the most effective ways to stay safe in Illinois.

Have a safety number to add or update? Let us know in the comments at ChicagoSuburbanFamily.com.

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