This page lists 6 programs in Cook County, Illinois that we found in public sources: 5 confirmed on the program's own page and 1 not yet confirmed (marked Unconfirmed: call to verify). Towns covered: Elk Grove Village, Palatine, River Forest, Riverside, Schaumburg, Wheeling. Each listing shows its source link and the date it was last checked. This is not a complete list of every closet in the county.
Confirmed on program pagetownship loan closetMedical Lending Closet (Elk Grove Township)
Elk Grove Village, IL · Cook County
Equipment: walkers, wheelchairs, shower/bath, commodes, other
Cost as stated: Free: the township's Community Services page says its services including the medical lending closet 'are available at no cost'.
Last verified: 2026-10-17
Details, how to borrow, and source
- What the source says about equipment
- Page lists walkers with and without seats, wheelchairs, bath seats, bed tables, bedside rails, toilet seats with handles, shower chairs and knee scooters.
- Who can borrow (as stated)
- Residents. Borrow for three months at a time.
- How to borrow (as stated)
- Call Social Services at 224-265-6111 to set up a pick-up time; curbside pick-up on request. Availability changes daily.
- Contact (with source)
- 600 Landmeier, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone: 224-265-6111 (from elkgrovetownship.com, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm) - Source
- https://elkgrovetownship.com/social-services/community-services/
- Last checked
- 2026-10-17
- Verification note
- The local government's own page (elkgrovetownship.com) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.
Nurses Lending Closet (Palatine Nurses Club, Village of Palatine)
Palatine, IL · Cook County
Equipment: wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, shower/bath, crutches, canes, other
Cost as stated: Free ('loans home healthcare equipment free of charge').
Last verified: 2026-10-17
Details, how to borrow, and source
- What the source says about equipment
- Page lists wheelchairs, walkers, commodes, bath chairs, crutches, canes and other small items.
- Who can borrow (as stated)
- Residents of Palatine Township.
- How to borrow (as stated)
- Visit during open hours (Village Hall lower level). Loans of 3-6 months with a possible extension.
- Contact (with source)
- Village Hall, 200 E. Wood Street (lower level), Palatine, IL 60067
Phone: (847) 934-3016 (from palatine.il.us, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Wed and Sat 10:00-11:30 AM (except major holidays) - Source
- https://www.palatine.il.us/772/Nurses-Lending-Closet
- Last checked
- 2026-10-17
- Verification note
- The local government's own page (palatine.il.us) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.
Medical Equipment Lending Library (River Forest Township, with Oak Park Township)
River Forest, IL · Cook County
Equipment: wheelchairs, canes, walkers, commodes, shower/bath
Cost as stated: Free ('free of charge for as long as the equipment is needed').
Last verified: 2026-10-17
Details, how to borrow, and source
- What the source says about equipment
- Page lists wheelchairs, canes, walkers, bedside commodes and shower chairs. Page says River Forest and Oak Park Townships loan equipment; donations are accepted at both township offices.
- Who can borrow (as stated)
- Not stated on the page.
- How to borrow (as stated)
- Check availability or place a request through the link on the township page, or call the office.
- Contact (with source)
- 8020 Madison St, 2nd Floor, River Forest, IL 60305
Phone: 708-366-2029 (from riverforesttownship.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Email: supervisor@riverforesttownship.org - Source
- https://www.riverforesttownship.org/medical-equipment-lending
- Last checked
- 2026-10-17
- Verification note
- The local government's own page (riverforesttownship.org) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.
Nurse's Closet (Riverside Township)
Riverside, IL · Cook County
Equipment: commodes, shower/bath, walkers, crutches, canes, wheelchairs, other
Cost as stated: Free ('No, the service is free').
Last verified: 2026-10-17
Details, how to borrow, and source
- What the source says about equipment
- Page lists commodes, bath benches and seats, walkers, crutches, canes, wheelchairs, knee scooters, toilet seat risers and grabber arms.
- Who can borrow (as stated)
- Residents of Riverside, North Riverside and Brookfield; complete a form and show proof of residency.
- How to borrow (as stated)
- Contact the Township office first to start a loan. Up to 3 months; extension may be possible.
- Contact (with source)
- 27 Riverside Road, Riverside, IL 60546
Phone: (708) 442-4400 (from riversidetownship.org, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Email: supervisor@riversidetownship.org
Hours as posted: Nurse's Closet Mon-Thu 9:00 AM-3:30 PM, Fri 9:00 AM-2:30 PM - Source
- https://riversidetownship.org/resident-services/nurses-closet/
- Last checked
- 2026-10-17
- Verification note
- The local government's own page (riversidetownship.org) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.
Durable Medical Equipment Loan Closet (Village of Schaumburg Nursing & Senior Services)
Schaumburg, IL · Cook County
Equipment: commodes, shower/bath, walkers, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, other
Cost as stated: Free ('at no cost - no down payment or security deposit'). Unreturned items are invoiced for replacement cost.
Last verified: 2026-10-17
Details, how to borrow, and source
- What the source says about equipment
- Page lists transfer benches, bath chairs, commodes, toilet rails, seat risers, walkers, rollators, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, knee walkers, some bariatric items and daily-living aids.
- Who can borrow (as stated)
- Schaumburg Township residents only.
- How to borrow (as stated)
- Call (847) 923-3766 to schedule an appointment. Up to 90 days; extension possible but not guaranteed. Page says the closet is not accepting donations.
- Contact (with source)
- 746 E Schaumburg Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193
Phone: (847) 923-3766 (from villageofschaumburg.com, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
Hours as posted: Pick-up and return Mon-Fri 9:30 AM-4:30 PM - Source
- https://www.villageofschaumburg.com/residents/health-and-wellness/lending-of-medical-equipment
- Last checked
- 2026-10-17
- Verification note
- The local government's own page (villageofschaumburg.com) was read on 2026-10-17 and states the lending and that it is free or no-cost.
Medical Lending Closet (Village of Wheeling Social Services)
Wheeling, IL · Cook County
Equipment: walkers, wheelchairs, canes, shower/bath
Cost as stated: Not stated on the page. (The village page does not say whether the loans are free.)
Last verified: 2026-10-17
Details, how to borrow, and source
- What the source says about equipment
- Page lists walkers, wheelchairs, canes, shower benches and shower chairs. Bedside commodes and raised toilet seats were removed from the closet effective June 1, 2026.
- Who can borrow (as stated)
- Village of Wheeling residents, for short-term rehabilitation or recovery.
- How to borrow (as stated)
- Contact the Social Services Division at 847-459-2606. Up to 60 days, based on inventory.
- Contact (with source)
- Phone: 847-459-2606 (from wheelingil.gov, checked 2026-10-17; call to confirm)
- Source
- https://www.wheelingil.gov/2341/Medical-Lending
- Last checked
- 2026-10-17
- Verification note
- The village's own page was read on 2026-10-17; it describes the closet but does not state a cost. Call to confirm.