Access Bradley Phone Directory
The Bradley phone directory covers all village government departments in this Kankakee County community of about 15,325 residents. Bradley sits along the Kankakee River south of the Chicago suburbs and keeps its village services at a central hall on Michigan Avenue. This page puts together the key phone numbers, office addresses, and department details you need to reach the right person. Browse the sections below or use the search tool to find a specific contact. Each listing includes a direct line and location info so you know exactly who to call.
Bradley Phone Directory Quick Facts
Bradley Village Hall Phone Directory
Bradley Village Hall is at 147 South Michigan Avenue, Bradley, IL 60915. The main phone number is 815-936-5100. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The front desk handles a wide range of calls and can connect you to any department in the building. Walk-ins are welcome for most services. If you just need a quick answer or a form, calling ahead can save you some time.
The Village of Bradley website is the official online portal for all departments and village services.
The site links to every department page, lists current contacts, and provides online forms for common requests.
Bradley keeps its administration, public works, and community development offices in or near Village Hall. The administration page on the village website has more details about general operations and leadership. If you call the main line and are not sure which department handles your question, the front desk staff will point you in the right direction. They are used to fielding all kinds of calls from utility billing to zoning questions.
Bradley Village Clerk Office
The Bradley Village Clerk can be reached at 815-936-5100, the main Village Hall number. The clerk's office handles official village records, meeting minutes, ordinances, and public document requests. Business licenses, liquor licenses, and other permits also go through this office. If you need a copy of a village record or want to check on the status of an ordinance, call the clerk.
Under the Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205), Bradley must keep and preserve all public records. This includes phone directories, staff contact lists, and department organizational charts. The clerk's office makes sure these records are maintained and available to anyone who requests them. Old directories and archived contact sheets should all be on file here.
The village posts meeting agendas and minutes on its website, which is helpful if you just want to review what the board discussed at a recent meeting. For anything not available online, the clerk can tell you what records are on file and how to get copies.
Note: Ask for the clerk's office by name when you call the main number to get transferred directly.
Police Phone Numbers for Bradley
The Bradley Police Department non-emergency line is 815-933-3315. Always call 911 for real emergencies. The police department is based near Village Hall and the non-emergency number connects you to the front desk. Staff there handle reports, general questions, and requests that do not need an immediate response. Noise complaints, past-incident reports, and parking issues all go through this number.
The department covers a range of calls beyond crime. Animal control, traffic concerns, and welfare checks come through the non-emergency desk. The Bradley Police also run a support services division that handles records, evidence, and dispatch coordination. If you need a copy of a police report, that division can help. Their contact info is on the village website under the police section.
Under 5 ILCS 140, the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, you can request phone directories and staff lists from the Bradley Police Department. Most routine requests get a response within five business days. General contact directories are usually provided without any trouble, though certain law enforcement records may be exempt.
FOIA and Public Records in Bradley
The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) gives you the right to request public records from the Village of Bradley. Phone directories, staff lists, department budgets, meeting minutes, and contracts are all available through FOIA. The village must respond within five business days. For larger requests, they can extend the deadline by up to five more days with written notice to you.
To file a FOIA request, contact Village Hall at 815-936-5100. You can submit your request in writing by mail, in person at 147 South Michigan Avenue, or by email. The village FOIA officer reviews each request and provides the records or explains any exemptions. Routine requests for contact info and phone lists get processed quickly. Written requests are best because they create a record you can reference if you need to follow up.
The state maintains a list of FOIA contacts across all Illinois public bodies for reference.
Bradley Village Services Directory
Bradley runs several departments that handle day-to-day services for residents. Public Works covers streets, water, sewer, and village infrastructure. Community Development deals with building permits, zoning, and planning. The licenses and permits page on the village site breaks down what you need for different types of projects. All departments can be reached through the main number at 815-936-5100.
For water and sewer billing, the utility office at Village Hall handles new accounts, billing questions, and payment processing. You can call the main number and ask for utilities, or visit in person during business hours. Bradley also manages its own parks and recreation programs, and that information is available through Village Hall as well.
If your question involves county-level services, those go through Kankakee County offices in the city of Kankakee. Property taxes, vital records, and court filings are all handled at the county level. The village staff can point you to the right county number if you are not sure where to call.
Using the Bradley Phone Directory
Getting through to the right office in Bradley is straightforward. The main number at 815-936-5100 covers most needs. The front desk will transfer you to any department. For police non-emergency, use 815-933-3315. If you already know the office you need, ask for it by name when the call picks up.
Quick reference for Bradley phone numbers:
- Call 815-936-5100 for any village department
- Dial 815-933-3315 for police non-emergency
- Always call 911 for emergencies
- Visit Village Hall at 147 S Michigan Avenue
- Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Many Bradley residents need both village and county contacts at different points. Village Hall handles local permits, code enforcement, and utilities. Kankakee County handles property taxes, vital records, and court business. Having both sets of numbers is helpful when you are trying to sort out which office deals with your particular question.
Nearby Cities Phone Directory
Bradley is in the Kankakee area and sits near other communities in the region. Bourbonnais is right next door, though it does not have a dedicated page on this site. Joliet is about 30 miles north and is the nearest large city with its own phone directory page. Bolingbrook is farther north in Will County. For contacts in those communities, check their dedicated pages on this site.
Kankakee County Phone Directory
Bradley is in Kankakee County. County offices handle property tax assessments, vital records, court filings, and elections. If your question involves county government rather than village government, you will need to contact Kankakee County offices in the city of Kankakee. The county courthouse handles most county business, from the circuit clerk to the county assessor. Many Bradley residents interact with county offices for things the village does not handle, such as marriage licenses, deed recordings, and court matters.