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Monday 8am - 4pm Tuesday 8am - 4pm Wednesday 8am - 4pm Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 4pm

Options CIL

Options CIL is a non-residential, not-for-profit, community-based organization that promotes independ Reasonable accommodations will be provided on request.

Options Center for Independent Living (Options CIL) is a non-residential, not-for-profit, community-based organization that promotes independent living for people with disabilities. Our primary service area includes Kankakee and Iroquois counties. Options maintains offices in both counties to provide easy access to its services. As a center for independent living, Options is managed and controlled

by people with disabilities. Over 50% of the board and staff are people who have disabilities. Options is guided by the independent living philosophy that people with disabilities have the right to control and direct their own lives, to have choices and options, and to actively participate in all aspects of society. Options works to dispel myths, stereotypes, and misconceptions about people with disabilities. We also work to encourage people in the community to become more aware of disability-related issues and concerns. As one of 23 centers for independent living throughout the state of Illinois, we work to:

help people stay in their own homes and out of institutions, thereby maintaining independence and saving state money. change the status of people with disabilities from unemployed to employed. help people with disabilities achieve and/or maintain self-sufficiency and productive lives in our communities. help make our community more physically and attitudinally accessible for people with disabilities. Options receives the majority of its funding from state and federal grants administered through the Department of Human Services. In addition, Options utilizes membership funds as well as private and organizational donations to provide and expand services. Options CIL is also funded by the Grundy Livingston Kankakee Workforce Board. Options CIL is a participating partner agency of the United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties. Options does not discriminate in employment or provision of services on the basis of race, age, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, or sexual orientation.

04/09/2025

Only 2 days away!!!! Come out and enjoy a fun evening and raise awareness and learn more about Options CIL! Spread the word!

04/04/2025

MOBILIZE FOR MEDICAID: April 3-11, 2025

The federal budget reconciliation is still underway and currently calling for devastating cuts to Medicaid.

Join us in calling on Congress to reject any cuts and work requirements.

Medicaid is the lifeline that keeps disabled people in their homes and communities — yet Congress is considering proposals that would slash funding, impose work requirements, and limit access to critical services like personal care and home and community-based services (HCBS).

These changes would force many people with disabilities into institutions, undermining the core principles of independent living.

As part of the Independent Living Network, we know how vital Medicaid is for our community. We must act now to protect it!

Contact your members of Congress now and tell them to oppose any cuts and work requirements. Share this message widely go ensure the voice of the disability community is heard!

Take Action: https://bit.ly/4hIXI4b

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04/02/2025

Click here to file a witness slip as an OPPONENT online ASAP..

Click here to file a witness slip as an OPPONENT online ASAP. Students are at risk. Illinois lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 1943, Senate Amendment 1—a bill that would roll back critical protections and allow schools to use dangerous and inhumane restraint and seclusion practices that cause ...

04/02/2025

Thank you for the support!

The sixth Annual Options Center for Independent Living U of I Wheelchair Basketball Game will be April 11.

03/26/2025

Our raffle team working hard getting baskets ready for wheelchair basketball on April 11th!

03/26/2025

It's that time again! Wheelchair Basketball is back on Friday April 11th at Adventure Commons! Doors open at 5!

Come on out and see the amazing student athletes from the University of Illinois men's and women's wheelchair teams as they take on teams of first responders and local volunteers.

This is a great awareness event and there will be raffle baskets, a 50/50 raffle and very tasty concessions to enjoy throughout the evening.

Bring you r friends and family to this great event as we raise funds to support programs and services offered to people with disabilities living in Kankakee and Iroquois County by Options Center for Independent Living.

03/20/2025

Options CIL has been contacted by someone interested in donating the following items:
Hoyer Lift
Electric Wheelchair
Hospital Bed
For more information contact:
Tena at 815-936-0100 ext. 225

03/09/2025

Huge crowd today at the Watseka Elks Lodge No. 1791 for bingo!

03/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to be "framed" in support of Options today at bingo.

03/07/2025

WE ARE JUST 2 DAYS AWAY!!!

Bingo is here!!!

Sunday March 9th at the Watseka Elks. Doors open at 1 and the games start at 2. $1,200 in cash prizes to be awarded! Bring yourself, bring your friends, come on out and support a great organization while trying your luck at some cash!

We hope to see you there!

Please note, this is an adult only event per the rules of the Watseka Elks.

02/28/2025

It's that time again! Bingo is here!!!

Sunday March 9th at the Watseka Elks. Doors open at 1 and the games start at 2. $1,200 in cash prizes to be awarded! Bring yourself, bring your friends, come on out and support a great organization while trying your luck at some cash!

We hope to see you there!

Please note, this is an adult only event per the rules of the Watseka Elks.

12/12/2024

Stay warm out there!

Today, Thursday, December 12, 2024, rides on all River Valley Metro local bus routes are FREE due to the below zero wind chills. All local buses can be used as warming shelters. Please share this information with anyone who may need a safe place to stay warm today.

Address

22 Heritage Drive, Ste 107
Bourbonnais, IL
60914

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

+18159360100

Website

http://www.optionscil.org/

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