Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance | WAUKEGAN TOWNSHIP (SHIELDS TOWNSHIP) - Emergency Assistance
149 South Genesee Street, Waukegan, IL 60087
Eligibility
- Must be a resident of Waukegan Township or Shields Township
- May not have Section 8 or subsidized housing; Must be paying full market-value rent
- Must be able to document financial hardship
- Must be able to demonstrate ongoing ability to pay after EA is granted
Hours
Service Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
847-244-4900
Voice·
Primary Program Phone
Languages
None
Application process
Call to schedule an appointment
Documents Required:
- EA application (provided during appointment)
- Proof of income for past 30 days
- Evidence of hardship (mechanic invoice, time lost off the job, hospitalization, police report, etc..)
- Lease agreement/past due notice for rental assistance (must have landlord contact information)
- Disconnection notice for utility assistance
- Insurance card for prescription assistance
Fees
No fee
Service area
60045, IL
60044, IL
60086, IL
60079, IL
60064, IL
60088, IL
60085, IL
60087, IL
Provides emergency financial assistance to help township residents alleviate life-threatening circumstances. Provides assistance for circumstances such as:
- Eviction
- Utility disconnection
- Prescription expenses
- Employment assistance
- Transportation
- Funeral and burial
- ID's
Last assured
09/16/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
WAUKEGAN TOWNSHIP SHIELDS TOWNSHIP
Government office providing general services to residents of Waukegan Township and Shields Township.