Civic Info: City, Taxes, Vote, Business, Career FAQs
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General Questions
Current, accurate, and locally relevant voting and election information can be found on the following recommended websites.
Access info about registering to vote and more: Voter Info from the LWV of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Area
Access info about registration, voting sites, requirements to vote, voting by mail, early voting, and more: Voter Services from the Lake County Clerk
Preview what's on your ballot and learn about candidates: Illinois Voter Guide from the LWV of Illinois
Enter your LF street address for info on your elected officials: Lake Forest Community Portal
Access state election, registration, voting, and election security info: Information for Voters from the Illinois State Board of Elections
Review evaluations of candidates and applicants for judicial office: Judicial Selection Ratings from the Lake County Bar Association
Tax Forms
Request mailed Illinois Tax Forms online or call 800-356-6302.
Download Federal Tax Forms online or call 800-829-3676.
Help with Filing
For assistance from the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), call 800-732-8866 or visit a Chicagoland IDOR office.
Find an IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center near you and contact them to schedule an appointment.
If you are a Dickinson Hall member with questions about taxes and tax freeze assessments for next year, call 847-810-4678.
Find an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide service location near you and contact them to schedule an appointment.
Where to File
File your State Tax Return online.
File your State Tax Return by mail without payment:
Illinois Department of Revenue
PO Box 19041
Springfield IL 62719-0001File your State Tax Return by mail with payment:
Illinois Department of Revenue
PO Box 19027
Springfield IL 62726-0001File your Federal Tax Return online.
File Your Federal Tax Return by mail without payment:
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Kansas City MO 64999-0002File Your Federal Tax Return by mail with payment:
Internal Revenue Service
PO Box 931000
Louisville KY 40293-1000Resources to help you start a business or look for a job
Online
Access Candid, Investor's Business Daily, LinkedIn Learning, Morningstar, Value Line, and other business, investing, and consumer databases.
Local
City of Lake Forest Business Resource Center: Learn about LF business districts.
Illinois Department of Commerce Business Resources: Find info about doing business in Illinois including regulatory requirements, tax-based incentives, and low-interest loan programs.
College of Lake County Support for Businesses & Nonprofits: Access resources for expanding your business, boosting your team's productivity, and connecting you with top talent among CLC students and graduates.
Lake County Chamber of Commerce: Leverage help from LCCC to form and expand a business within Lake County and find info on permits and zoning requirements.
Lake County Tech Hub: Access mentoring and assistance for businesses of all sizes within Lake County.
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce: Join hundreds of LFLB Chamber members and enhance your professional contacts through networking events, learn business best practices through workshops and seminars, and explore opportunities for business growth with events and promotions.
National
IRS Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center: Find inf on small business tax credits as well as tax forms for small businesses and people who are self-employed.
SCORE: Access free one-on-one mentoring, webinars, and business plan and financial templates.
StayExempt: Learn how to apply for and maintain tax exempt status for your nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
U.S. Small Business Administration: Get help through online business guides and info about business loans.
For Job Seekers
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook: Access info on hundreds of occupations, including job outlook and employment data.
Illinois Department of Employment Security: Find info about unemployment benefits, file benefits claims, and search for a new job through IllinoisJobLink.
Illinois workNet: Access training, resume writing resources, and info about programs for veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Center of Lake County: Access resources and workshops for job seekers, including those who may have a barrier to employment or a specialized situation, such as veterans, youth, seniors, justice-involved individuals, and anyone with a disability.