Channahon Phone Directory Lookup
The Channahon phone directory collects all village department phone numbers into one page so you can find the right office fast. Channahon is a Will County village with close to 14,000 people, located at the meeting point of the Des Plaines and DuPage rivers southwest of Chicago. The main village phone line is 815-467-6644. This page covers every key Channahon office, from Village Hall and the police department to the clerk and public records access, so you know exactly who to call and when.
Channahon Phone Directory Quick Facts
Channahon Village Hall Phone Numbers
Village Hall is at 24555 S. Navajo Drive, Channahon, IL 60410. The main phone number is 815-467-6644, and the fax line is 815-467-9774. Call the main number during business hours and the front desk staff will route your call to the right department. Walk-ins are welcome for permits, payments, and general questions. If you just need a form or a quick answer, calling first might save you the drive.
The Village of Channahon website has department pages, meeting agendas, contact info, and forms you can download before your visit.
The state homepage links to resources that cover Channahon and all other Illinois communities.
Channahon's village government runs under a president and board of trustees. The village administrator oversees daily operations for every department. If your issue spans more than one office, or if you cannot tell which department handles it, the administrator's office at Village Hall is a good first call. Staff there work closely with every department head and can point you in the right direction without a lot of back and forth. Channahon has seen steady growth over the past decade, and the village has added staff to keep up with the demand. New phone extensions pop up from time to time, so if a number listed here does not work, call the main line for an updated transfer.
Note: Village Hall closes on weekends and most state holidays.
Channahon Clerk Phone Directory
The Channahon Village Clerk's office handles public records, board meeting minutes, ordinances, and official village documents. Reach the clerk through the main village number at 815-467-6644. The deputy village clerk and FOIA officer, Leticia Anselme, processes public records requests for the village. If you need a document or want to file a FOIA request, she is the person to contact.
Channahon accepts FOIA requests in writing. You can submit by mail, fax, email, or in person at Village Hall. The Channahon FOIA request page walks you through the steps and tells you exactly what to include in your request. Police records have a separate FOIA form available through the Channahon police FOIA form page.
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Channahon must respond to FOIA requests within five business days. Phone directories, staff contact lists, budgets, contracts, and meeting records are all public. You do not need to say why you want the records. The first 50 pages of black-and-white copies are free, and electronic copies sent by email generally cost nothing. If a request needs more time, the village will notify you in writing and explain the reason.
Channahon Police Phone Numbers
The Channahon Police Department non-emergency line is 815-467-2112. The administrative and records line is 815-467-5152. Always call 911 for emergencies. The police station shares the Village Hall address at 24555 S. Navajo Drive. Use the non-emergency number for noise complaints, parking concerns, report follow-ups, and questions about police services.
The Channahon Police Department page has details on staff, community programs, and how to reach specific units. Police records in Channahon are public under state law, with some exceptions. Incident reports, traffic accident filings, and arrest records can be requested through the police records unit or through a FOIA submission. Records connected to open investigations or juvenile cases may be withheld. The 5 ILCS 140 outlines the specific exemptions that apply.
For a copy of a police report, call the records line at 815-467-5152 during business hours. Staff can let you know what is available and how to pick up or receive your documents. Most routine reports take only a day or two to process once the request is in.
Channahon Public Records
Every document the Village of Channahon creates or receives is a public record under Illinois law. That includes phone directories, department contacts, budget documents, vendor contracts, and employee records. The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires the village to keep these records according to the state retention schedule. Old files cannot be destroyed without following the proper process.
For current records, the easiest route is a call to Village Hall at 815-467-6644 or a written FOIA request. The village website posts board agendas, budgets, and some department reports already. Check the site first. If you do not find what you need, file a FOIA request. Written requests create a paper trail that protects both you and the village and keeps the process transparent.
State-level records about Channahon, like road projects or environmental permits, go through the relevant state agency rather than the village.
Channahon Department Contacts
Channahon has departments for Public Works, Community Development, and Finance in addition to the offices listed above. Each department has its own staff and extensions through the main village number at 815-467-6644. Public Works covers roads, water, sewer, and storm drainage. Community Development handles building permits, zoning, and inspections. Finance takes care of utility billing, village taxes, and vendor payments.
All departments are reachable through the main line. The front desk handles transfers quickly once you say what you need. For a direct line to a specific person, check the village website's staff directory for extensions and email addresses. Having the right number saves time, especially during busy periods when the switchboard has a short queue.
Channahon sits at the junction of several major roads and waterways, and the village government works with both Will County and Grundy County on some matters. If your question involves county-level services like property taxes or court filings, those calls go through Will County offices, not the village. The Channahon phone directory on this page only covers village-level departments and contacts.
How to Use This Phone Directory
Pick the department that matches your need. Village services like water, streets, and building permits go through Village Hall at 815-467-6644. Police matters use 815-467-2112 for non-emergencies, or 815-467-5152 for records. FOIA requests go through the deputy village clerk at Village Hall.
A few things to keep in mind when calling Channahon offices:
- Call 815-467-6644 for the main Village Hall line
- Use 815-467-2112 for police non-emergency calls
- Reach police records at 815-467-5152
- Have your address or account number ready for utility questions
- Check the village website for downloadable forms before visiting
Village offices keep regular Monday through Friday hours. Leave a voicemail after hours and expect a call back the next business day. The police non-emergency line has someone on duty at all times, so that number works day or night. Channahon is a smaller community, so wait times on the phone are usually short. During budget season or around major meetings, things can get a bit busier than normal.
Nearby Cities Phone Directory
Several cities near Channahon have their own phone directory pages with local government contact information. If you need to reach an office in a neighboring community, the links below will help. Each page lists phone numbers, addresses, and hours for that city's departments.
Will County Phone Directory
Channahon is in Will County. County offices handle property tax records, vital records, court filings, and elections. If your question involves county government rather than the village, reach out to Will County directly. Many Channahon residents need both village and county numbers at one point or another. The Will County phone directory page lists contacts for the county clerk, circuit court, recorder, and all other county offices you might need.