Options CIL

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.

11/10/2025

Due to the inclement weather, our offices are closed today, 11/10/25.

We received a phone call about this Pride Go-Chair being available to someone in need who is able to pick it up. If inte...
11/07/2025

We received a phone call about this Pride Go-Chair being available to someone in need who is able to pick it up.

If interested, please call Marlene at 815-939-7048.

Options CIL is hosting a table at The Annual Boilermaker Games! This event brings together students with disabilities fr...
10/08/2025

Options CIL is hosting a table at The Annual Boilermaker Games! This event brings together students with disabilities from 12 area schools to participate in activities, challenges, and relays. It is a day of inclusion, kindness and respect. Stop on by to learn more about our services and programs, and to say Hi to our very own Heather Long and Mary Kate DalCanton!

Someone reached out to our office with two items they are looking to sell. They have a new motorized wheelchair and a po...
10/01/2025

Someone reached out to our office with two items they are looking to sell. They have a new motorized wheelchair and a power lift toilet seat.

If you have any questions, please contact the seller directly at 815-549-5279. Please see the pictures for additional information and for the asking prices of the items.

A great crowd with bar overflow at the Watseka Elks Lodge No. 1791 for Options bingo! Thank you to everyone who has come...
09/14/2025

A great crowd with bar overflow at the Watseka Elks Lodge No. 1791 for Options bingo! Thank you to everyone who has come out today.

It's bingo time! Thanks for everyone who came out for bingo and thanks for those who chose to be "framed" to show their ...
09/14/2025

It's bingo time! Thanks for everyone who came out for bingo and thanks for those who chose to be "framed" to show their support for Options.

We are just 2 days away from a fun filled afternoon of BINGO! Options is hosting Bingo at the Watseka Elks Lodge No. 179...
09/12/2025

We are just 2 days away from a fun filled afternoon of BINGO! Options is hosting Bingo at the Watseka Elks Lodge No. 1791 this Sunday, September 14th! Doors open at 1 and bingo starts at 2. Gather your friends and help support our programs and services for people with disabilities living in Iroquois and Kankakee County.

Options CIL enjoyed sharing information about our programs and services with the college students at the Resource Fair t...
09/10/2025

Options CIL enjoyed sharing information about our programs and services with the college students at the Resource Fair today.

We are 1 week away from a fun filled afternoon of BINGO! Options is hosting Bingo at the Watseka Elks Lodge No. 1791 on ...
09/07/2025

We are 1 week away from a fun filled afternoon of BINGO! Options is hosting Bingo at the Watseka Elks Lodge No. 1791 on Sunday, September 14th. Doors open at 1 and bingo starts at 2. Gather your friends and help support our programs and services for people with disabilities living in Iroquois and Kankakee County.

Who wants to have fun and possibly win some money? WE ALL DO! September 14th is your chance again when Options hosts Bin...
08/20/2025

Who wants to have fun and possibly win some money? WE ALL DO! September 14th is your chance again when Options hosts Bingo at the Watseka Elks Lodge No. 1791. Doors open at 1 and bingo starts at 2. Gather your friends and help support our programs and services for people with disabilities living in Iroquois and Kankakee County.

Options Center for Independent Living is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 35th Anniversary, si...
07/25/2025

Options Center for Independent Living is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 35th Anniversary, signed into law 7/26/1990. We celebrated this important civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public in both Kankakee and Iroquois county. The purpose of the law is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. (please click on pics for more information)

Options was proud to support the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce golf outing as a hole sponsor and also participate wit...
07/12/2025

Options was proud to support the Watseka Area Chamber of Commerce golf outing as a hole sponsor and also participate with a team.

The team this year consisted of Friends of Oprions, Shlinda and Brittany, our CFO Dan Brough and friend of Options, Kyle.

Thank you WACC for a great day!

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

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