Consumer Protection

Better Business Bureau

Phone: 209-688-5124

Address: 8100 N University St., Peoria, IL 61615

The Better Business Bureau promotes marketplace trust by grading businesses off of a guideline of standards. It also acts as a liaison between the consumer and business when it comes to consumer complaints.


Cooperative Extension Service

Address: 980 North Postville Dr Lincoln, IL 62656

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm 


Federal Trade Commission

Phone: 202-326-2222

Address: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 205080

The FTC’s mission is protecting the public from deceptive or unfair business practices and from unfair methods of competition through law enforcement, advocacy, research, and education.

Illinois Attorney General Springfield Office

Phone: 1-800-243-0618 1-877-844-5461 (TTY)

Address: Springfield, IL 62703

The job of the Attorney General is to advocate on behalf of all of the people of Illinois, legislate with members of the General Assembly for new laws, and litigate to ensure state laws are followed and respected. The Attorney General provides services that cover a broad range of issues, reaching every corner of Illinois.


Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation INC. Springfield Office

Phone: 217-529-8400 1-800-252-8629

Address: 3085 Stevenson Dr. Suite 200 Springfield, IL 62703

Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm; 1:00pm-5:00pm

Services

Consumer Law, Family Law, Education Law, Elder Law & Disability Rights, Health & Economic Security, Housing Law


Logan County Department of Public Health

Phone: 217-735-2317

Address: 109 3rd St.  Lincoln, IL 62656

Services

Food Safety, Sewage Disposal, Potable Water, Nuisance Control, Tanning, Body Art, Food Inspection, Substance Use Education, Tobacco Education, HealthWorks, Blood Pressure Screenings, Immunizations, TB Skin Tests & Assessments, Foreign Travel Consultations, Head Lice Checks, Injections, Insulin Pre-Fill, Fluoride Treatments for Children, STI Testing, Lab Services, SIU Dental Services, SIU Medical Services, WIC Clinic