Bellwood Village Phone Directory

The Bellwood phone directory covers every village department you might need to reach in this west suburban Cook County community. Bellwood has a population of about 18,256 and sits just outside Chicago, bordered by Maywood, Melrose Park, and other inner-ring suburbs. Village Hall is at 3200 Washington Boulevard, and the main number is 708-547-3500. This page pulls together direct lines for the police, fire, public works, building department, and village clerk. Use the search tool below or scroll through to find the number you need.

Bellwood Village Hall Phone Numbers

Village Hall is at 3200 Washington Boulevard, Bellwood, IL 60104. The main line is 708-547-3500. Hours run Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The front desk picks up during those hours and can route your call to any department in the building.

The Village Clerk is Jacqueline Hargrett. The clerk handles public records, meeting minutes, business licenses, and official village documents. If you need copies of village records or want to check meeting schedules, the clerk's office is the place to start. Walk-in visits work fine during business hours, but calling first can save you a trip if the records you need take time to pull.

The Village of Bellwood website lists department contacts, village services, meeting dates, and current news. That site is your best starting point for anything not covered on this page.

The state directory above also links to local government contact pages across Illinois, including Cook County villages like Bellwood.

The building department handles construction permits, inspections, and code enforcement. It is in the same building on Washington Boulevard. Permit questions and inspection scheduling go through that office. Call the main village number at 708-547-3500 and ask for the building department if you need a direct transfer.

Bellwood Department Phone Contacts

Bellwood runs several departments from Village Hall and nearby buildings. Each one handles a different part of village business. Here are the main numbers you should know:

• Village Hall Main Line: 708-547-3500
• Police Non-Emergency: 708-547-3528
• Fire Department Non-Emergency: 708-547-3528
• Village Clerk (Jacqueline Hargrett): 708-547-3500
• Building Department: 708-547-3500

The village shares some services with neighboring communities through intergovernmental agreements. That is common in Cook County suburbs this size. If a department tells you another agency handles your question, they can usually give you the right number on the spot. Public services staff in Bellwood also take care of streets, water, sewers, recycling, and tree work. Reach them through the main Village Hall line.

One thing to keep in mind: Bellwood is a village, not a city. So department names use "Village" rather than "City" throughout. The government runs through a Village President and Board of Trustees rather than a mayor and city council. That said, the services are the same as what you would find in any municipality this size.

Bellwood Police Department

The Bellwood Police Department non-emergency number is 708-547-3528. The station is at 3200 Washington Boulevard, the same complex as Village Hall. For emergencies, always call 911. Use the non-emergency line for noise complaints, parking issues, follow-ups on reports, and general questions about police services.

The department covers all law enforcement within village limits. Officers patrol around the clock. The non-emergency line is staffed 24 hours a day, so you can reach someone even when Village Hall is closed. If your concern falls outside Bellwood's borders, the department can point you to the right agency. Bellwood is in Cook County, so the Cook County Sheriff's Office handles unincorporated areas nearby.

Police records, including incident reports and arrest records, can be requested through the department or through a FOIA request to the village clerk. Some records may have narrow exemptions under Illinois law, but most basic incident information is available to the public.

Bellwood Fire Department

For fire emergencies, dial 911. The non-emergency line is 708-547-3528. Use that number for questions about fire prevention, smoke detectors, inspections, and general department info. The fire department handles fire response and emergency medical calls within the village.

Bellwood's fire service works with neighboring departments through mutual aid agreements. That means help from Maywood, Melrose Park, and other nearby departments is available during large incidents. If you need a fire report or inspection record, contact the department directly or file a FOIA request through the village clerk's office.

FOIA and Public Records in Bellwood

Bellwood follows the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) for all public records requests. The village clerk at 708-547-3500 is the FOIA officer and handles requests for most village departments. Phone directories, staff contact lists, department email addresses, and meeting minutes are all available as public records under this law. The village must respond within five business days.

Under the Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205), Bellwood must preserve and maintain all public records. That covers past phone directories, old staff lists, and archived department contact sheets. If you need historical contact information, the clerk's office can help you find it or tell you how to file the right request. The village keeps records based on the state's retention schedules, so older documents may still be on file even if they are not posted online.

The state FOIA contacts page shown above lists officers across Illinois government. It can help if your search goes beyond the village level or if you need state agency contacts.

Most village employee contact info is public. Some narrow exceptions exist for certain law enforcement positions, but the general phone directory and department numbers are always available on request. You do not need to give a reason for your request under FOIA.

Public Works and Utilities

The public services department in Bellwood handles streets, water, sewers, recycling, storm drains, tree trimming, and leaf pickup. Reach them through Village Hall at 708-547-3500. Call that number for pothole reports, water main issues, street light outages, or questions about trash collection schedules.

Water billing goes through the village's finance office. If you have a billing question or need to set up service, call the main line and ask for billing. The village website also has information about utility rates and payment options. For after-hours water emergencies like main breaks or flooding, call the non-emergency line at 708-547-3528 and they can dispatch the right crew.

How to Use This Directory

Start by finding the department that handles your issue. Water and sewer problems go to public works. Permits go to the building department. If you are not sure, call Village Hall at 708-547-3500. The front desk can transfer you or tell you which department to contact. That is the fastest path when you do not know exactly who handles your question.

Most Bellwood village offices are open Monday through Friday, with Saturday morning hours as well. The police non-emergency line at 708-547-3528 is staffed around the clock. For everything else, stick to business hours. Calling ahead is a good idea if you plan to visit in person, especially for records requests or permit applications that might need extra preparation time on the village's end.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Bellwood is in the heart of the western Cook County suburbs, surrounded by several communities with their own phone directory pages on this site. Maywood is directly to the south, Berwyn is a short drive southeast, Oak Park sits to the east, and Melrose Park borders Bellwood to the north.

Cook County Phone Directory

Bellwood is in Cook County. County-level offices handle property taxes, vital records, court filings, and services that sit outside village government. The main Cook County offices are in downtown Chicago. If your question involves county government rather than the Village of Bellwood, use the Cook County phone directory page for the right contact. Many Bellwood residents need both village and county numbers depending on what they are dealing with.