Calumet City Phone Directory Lookup

The Calumet City phone directory brings together all the main city department numbers, addresses, and office hours in one spot. Calumet City is in Cook County with a population of about 35,100. It sits on the south side of the Chicago metro area, near the Indiana border. City Hall at 204 Pulaski Road is the hub for most government services. Every department has its own direct phone line, and the main number at 708-891-8100 connects to the front desk. Use the search tool below or scroll through each section to find the contact you need for any Calumet City office.

Calumet City Hall Phone Directory

Calumet City Hall is at 204 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL 60409. The main phone number is 708-891-8100. This is the central building for city government, and most departments keep offices here. Calls to the main number go to the front desk, and from there you can get transferred to any department. If you know which office you need, calling the direct line will save you time and skip the transfer.

The City of Calumet City website is the main source for department contact info, meeting schedules, and city services.

The site lists every city department with its own page and contact details so you can get what you need without calling first.

The Mayor's Office answers at 708-891-8106. The City Clerk is Nyota T. Figgs, and her office number is 708-891-8116. These two offices are among the most contacted in Calumet City. Both are inside City Hall on Pulaski Road. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours for most questions. Calling ahead is smart if you need to check on a specific document or form before making the trip.

The City Treasurer is Gerald Tarka at 708-891-8130. This office handles payments, billing questions, and financial records. If your question is about a bill or account balance, the treasurer's line is the one to call.

Calumet City Department Contacts

Calumet City runs several departments out of City Hall. Each one has its own phone line and staff. The police department has a non-emergency number at 708-868-2500 for calls that don't need 911. The city clerk handles official records, meeting minutes, and FOIA requests. The treasurer manages city finances and takes payments. Knowing which department to call saves you from sitting through transfers.

Here are the main phone numbers for Calumet City departments:

• Mayor's Office: 708-891-8106
• City Clerk (Nyota T. Figgs): 708-891-8116
• Police Non-Emergency: 708-868-2500
• Treasurer (Gerald Tarka): 708-891-8130
• Main City Hall: 708-891-8100

Each department may also have its own email address. The mayor's office uses mayorsoffice@calumetcity.org. The clerk can be reached at nfiggs@calumetcity.org, and the police department email is policedept@calumetcity.org. For the treasurer, use gtarka@calumetcity.org. Email is a good option when your question is not urgent or when you want a written record of your request.

Note: The police non-emergency line at 708-868-2500 is staffed around the clock, while other department lines are active during regular business hours.

Police Phone Numbers in Calumet City

The Calumet City Police Department handles all law enforcement in the city. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergency calls, the number is 708-868-2500. Use this line for noise complaints, parking concerns, or follow-up questions about a past report. The non-emergency line is staffed at all hours.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request police department phone directories and staff contact lists. These are public records. The police department can be emailed at policedept@calumetcity.org for general questions, though FOIA requests should follow the city's formal process. The city must respond to FOIA requests within five business days under state law.

Calumet City sits near the border with Indiana, so some calls may involve coordination with neighboring agencies. If your matter falls outside city limits, the police can usually point you to the Cook County Sheriff or the appropriate jurisdiction. Always dial 911 for anything that needs an immediate response.

FOIA and Records in Calumet City

Calumet City keeps detailed records of all department contacts and staff directories. If you need a full copy of any department phone list or other city record, you can file a FOIA request. The city has a dedicated page for this process that walks you through the steps and lets you submit your request online.

The Calumet City FOIA page explains the process and provides the tools to submit a request without visiting City Hall.

The FOIA page includes instructions, response timelines, and the forms you need to get your request on file.

The state law that governs this is 5 ILCS 140. It applies to all public bodies in Illinois, including the City of Calumet City. Phone directories, contact lists, and email addresses for city employees are all public records under this law. Some narrow exemptions apply to certain law enforcement roles, but most city staff contact info is available on request. The city clerk at 708-891-8116 can answer questions about the FOIA process if you need help before filing.

Note: You can file a Calumet City FOIA request online, by email, or by mail to 204 Pulaski Road, Calumet City, IL 60409.

Calumet City Phone Directory and Local Records

Under the Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205), the city must keep and preserve all public records. That includes phone directories, staff lists, and department contact sheets. The city archives these records and makes them available on request. Past phone directories and old staff lists can be found through the city clerk or through a formal FOIA request.

The City Clerk's office at 708-891-8116 is the best first call for any records question in Calumet City. Nyota T. Figgs handles the clerk duties and can point you to the right department or process a request directly. If you need a document that is not posted on the city website, the clerk's office is where to start. They handle a wide range of records, from meeting minutes to official city correspondence.

The Illinois Department of Labor FOIA page is one example of how state agencies handle records requests under the same law.

State agencies follow the same rules as cities, so understanding the process at one level helps when dealing with the other.

How to Use This Phone Directory

Start by figuring out which department handles your issue. Most city services go through City Hall at 708-891-8100. Court matters go through Cook County. The mayor's office handles policy questions. The clerk handles records and official documents. If you are not sure, the main line is always a safe first call because the front desk staff can transfer you to the right office.

Here are a few tips for reaching Calumet City offices:

• Call during business hours to reach most departments
• Have your address or account number ready before you call
• Use email for non-urgent requests that need a written response
• Use the FOIA page for formal records requests
• Call the police non-emergency line any time for non-urgent matters

Most Calumet City offices are open Monday through Friday during standard business hours. The police non-emergency line never closes. If you need a number that is not on this page, try the city website or call the main line and ask by department name. The front desk can get you connected.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Calumet City is on the south side of the Chicago metro area, near the Indiana state line. Oak Lawn is nearby but does not have its own page on this site. The cities listed below are the nearest qualifying cities with full phone directory pages available. Chicago is the closest major city with its own page.

Cook County Phone Directory

Calumet City is in Cook County. County-level offices handle things like property tax assessments, vital records, and court filings. If your question involves county government rather than city government, use the Cook County phone directory page for the right contact information. Many Calumet City residents need both city and county numbers depending on what they are looking for. Cook County is the largest county in Illinois, so the county website is a good place to start when you need county-level help.