Cary Village Phone Directory

The Cary phone directory lists contact numbers for all village departments and public offices in this McHenry County community. Cary has a population of about 17,923 and sits in the northwest suburbs of the Chicago metro area. Village Hall is at 755 Georgetown Drive, Cary, IL 60013, and the main phone number is 847-639-0003. This page puts together the phone numbers, addresses, and office details you need to reach any Cary village department. Use the search tool or scroll through the sections below to find the right contact for your needs.

Cary Village Hall Phone Numbers

Village Hall is at 755 Georgetown Drive, Cary, IL 60013. The main phone number is 847-639-0003. Office hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Call the main line and staff can transfer you to any department. If you plan to visit on a Friday, keep in mind the office closes at noon, so get there early.

The Village of Cary website is the best place to start when you need phone numbers or office details for any department.

The state website also lists contact info for local offices across Illinois, which can help if you need a number beyond what the village provides.

Walk-ins are welcome at Village Hall during business hours. The lobby has a front desk where you can ask for help or pick up forms. Phone calls are usually the faster route, though, since staff can pull up information while you wait on the line. If you call after hours and reach voicemail, leave your name and number and someone will get back to you the next business day.

Cary Village Departments

Cary has several departments that run out of Village Hall and other village buildings. Each one handles a different set of services. The main number at 847-639-0003 connects to the front desk, and from there you can reach any office. Some departments also have direct lines that skip the front desk entirely.

The village runs the following departments:

• Village Administrator's Office: handles day-to-day operations and policy
• Community Development: building permits, zoning, and planning
• Finance Department: billing, taxes, and village budget
• Police Department: 847-639-2341 (non-emergency)
• Public Works: 454 Cary Woods Circle, Cary, IL 60013

The Cary departments page on the village website has full details on each office. That page includes phone numbers, email addresses, and descriptions of what each department does. If you are not sure which office handles your question, the village administrator's office at Village Hall is a safe first call. They know where everything goes and can point you in the right direction fast.

Cary Police Department Phone Numbers

The Cary Police Department is at 755 Georgetown Drive, the same address as Village Hall. The non-emergency phone number is 847-639-2341. For emergencies, always call 911. The non-emergency line is for filing reports, asking about a case, or getting general information from the police department.

The police department runs its own front desk during business hours. If you need to file a report or drop off paperwork, you can walk in. Phone is best for quick questions. After-hours calls go through dispatch, and they can send an officer if your situation calls for one. The department also has a staff directory on the village website police page that lists officers and their titles.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request phone directories, staff lists, and other records from the Cary Police Department. FOIA requests go through the Village Clerk. The village must respond within five business days under state law.

Cary FOIA and Public Records

Cary is a public body under Illinois law. All village records, including phone directories and department contact lists, are open to the public. The Village Clerk handles FOIA requests. You can submit a request by mail, in person at Village Hall, or by contacting the clerk at 847-639-0003.

The Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) says that any person can ask for records from a public body, and the body must respond within five business days. Cary follows this process just like every other municipality in the state. Phone lists, email directories, meeting minutes, and most other village documents are all fair game under FOIA. The first 50 pages of black and white copies are free.

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) also applies to Cary. It requires the village to keep and preserve public records for set periods of time. Old directories and past contact lists may still be on file at Village Hall. If you need something that is no longer posted online, a FOIA request is the way to get it.

If the village denies a request, they must explain the reason and cite the specific exemption in the law. You can appeal a denial to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor. Most requests in Cary are routine and get processed without any issues.

How to Use This Phone Directory

Start with the main line at 847-639-0003. If you know which department you need, ask for it by name when someone picks up. The front desk can transfer you to any office in Village Hall. If you are calling about a police matter that is not an emergency, use the non-emergency line at 847-639-2341 instead.

Cary is a smaller community, so most departments are lean and responsive. You will usually get a real person on the line quickly. If you reach voicemail, leave a message with your name, number, and a short note about your question. Staff tend to return calls the same day or the next morning. Email works well too, and the village website lists email addresses for most departments.

The Illinois state government website is another good resource when you need contacts beyond the village level. State agencies have their own phone directories and contact pages for questions that go beyond local government.

That page lists FOIA officers for agencies across the state, useful if your request crosses village and state lines.

Remember that Village Hall closes early on Fridays. If you need something on a Friday afternoon, you will have to wait until Monday. Plan your calls and visits around that schedule to avoid a wasted trip.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Several cities near Cary have their own phone directory pages with local department contacts and office details. If you need to reach city offices in a neighboring community, the links below will get you there.

McHenry County Phone Directory

Cary is in McHenry County. County offices handle property records, court filings, vital records, and other services that fall outside village government. The county seat is in Woodstock, a short drive from Cary. If your question involves county government rather than village government, use the McHenry County phone directory page for the right contact. Village services like water, streets, and code enforcement go through Cary. Property taxes, court cases, and vital records go through the county.