East Moline Phone Directory Lookup

The East Moline phone directory covers all city government contacts for this Rock Island County community in the Quad Cities area. East Moline has a population of about 20,904 and runs its operations from City Hall at 915 16th Avenue. Each department keeps direct phone lines, and the front desk can route your call to the right office. This page lists the key numbers, addresses, and hours for every East Moline city department so you can reach who you need on the first try.

East Moline City Hall Contact Info

East Moline City Hall is at 915 16th Avenue, East Moline, IL 61244. The main phone number is 309-752-1599. City Hall houses most city departments and is the main point of contact for residents and visitors with questions about city services.

The City of East Moline website has a staff directory and department pages with direct numbers, email addresses, and office locations. If a number on this page does not connect you, the online directory is a reliable backup. It lists employees by department along with their titles and extensions.

Illinois also keeps a directory of local government contacts at the state level. That is useful when your issue involves a state agency that works with East Moline on regulatory, licensing, or permit matters.

Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. The front desk staff at City Hall can answer basic questions, provide forms, and point you to the right office. Phone calls work best for quick questions. If no one picks up, leave a voicemail. Staff generally return calls within one business day. City Hall closes on state and federal holidays.

The City Hall Annex is at 912 16th Avenue, right next to the main building. The Inspections Office operates out of the Annex. Permits are available there Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Those hours are limited, so plan your visit accordingly.

East Moline Department Phone Numbers

The city runs several departments, each with its own phone line. Here are the numbers you are most likely to need:

• City Hall main line: 309-752-1599
• Police main: 309-752-1555
• Police non-emergency dispatch: 309-797-0402
• Fire Department: 309-752-1503
• Public Works: 309-752-1573
• Inspections Office: 309-752-1509

Public Works handles streets, water, sewer, and storm drainage for East Moline. If you have a water main break, sewer issue, or road problem after hours, call the police non-emergency dispatch at 309-797-0402 and they will connect you to the on-call crew. Public Works also manages snow removal, street sweeping, and parkway maintenance.

The Fire Department administrative office is at 1523 Morton Drive. They handle routine questions about fire safety, inspections, and smoke detectors. For all emergencies, call 911. The department has three stations and about 35 career firefighters serving the city.

The Inspections Office at the City Hall Annex handles building permits, inspections, and code enforcement. Their window hours are limited, so call 309-752-1509 ahead of time to make sure someone is available when you plan to visit. The East Moline website has department listings with more details on each office.

East Moline also has Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative Services departments. For those, call the main City Hall number and ask to be transferred. Most transfers happen quickly.

East Moline Police Department

The East Moline Police Department is at 915 16th Avenue, in the same building as City Hall. The main number is 309-752-1555. For non-emergency dispatch, call 309-797-0402. That dispatch number serves several Quad Cities area departments. For emergencies, call 911.

If you need a copy of a police report, call the main police number and ask for the records division. Walk-ins during business hours are also welcome. Accident reports are typically available a few business days after the incident. There may be a small fee for copies.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request police records, staff directories, and phone lists from the East Moline Police Department. FOIA requests go through the City Clerk. Response time is five business days under state law.

The department has both patrol and investigation divisions. If your matter involves an ongoing case, the investigation division can be reached through the main police number. After-hours calls go through the shared dispatch center.

Public Records and FOIA in East Moline

East Moline is a public body under Illinois law. City records, phone directories, staff contact lists, budgets, and meeting minutes are open to the public. The City Clerk handles FOIA requests. You can submit a request at City Hall, by mail, or through the city website.

The governing law is 5 ILCS 140, the Freedom of Information Act. Any person can ask for records without giving a reason. East Moline must respond within five business days. Phone lists, email directories, contracts, and most other city documents are available through FOIA.

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires East Moline to keep public records for set time periods. Old phone directories and past contact lists may still be on file. If something is not posted on the city website, a FOIA request is the standard way to get it. The first 50 pages of black-and-white copies are usually free.

East Moline posts some documents on its website. Board agendas, meeting minutes, and basic department information are available there. Check online first before filing a formal request.

Quad Cities Area Contacts

East Moline is part of the Quad Cities, which includes Moline, Rock Island, and the Iowa cities of Davenport and Bettendorf. The Illinois side shares some services and infrastructure. The non-emergency dispatch number, 309-797-0402, serves multiple departments in the area.

If your issue involves something that crosses city lines, such as a road that runs between East Moline and Moline, you may need to contact both cities. Each has its own public works and police departments. The shared dispatch center can help route your call if you are not sure which city handles a particular area.

The Illinois state FOIA contacts page is useful when you need to reach a state agency that works with cities in the Quad Cities area.

That page lists FOIA officers for state agencies across Illinois. It helps when your question involves both city and state government, like highway projects or environmental permits.

How to Use the East Moline Phone Directory

Start with the main number, 309-752-1599. Tell the front desk what you need and they will transfer you. If you have a direct number for a department, use that to save time. The non-emergency dispatch line at 309-797-0402 runs around the clock for police and after-hours issues.

East Moline is a smaller city, so departments tend to be responsive. You will usually reach someone within a few rings during business hours. If you get voicemail, leave your name, number, and a short note. Staff generally call back the same day or the next morning.

Keep in mind that certain services are handled at the county level. Property taxes, vital records, and court filings go through Rock Island County offices in Rock Island. If City Hall tells you they can not help with something, it is likely a county matter. Rock Island County does not have a phone directory page on this site yet, but you can reach county offices through the Rock Island County website or by calling the Rock Island County Clerk.

East Moline Phone Directory Records

The city keeps records of all department contacts and staff directories as part of its administrative files. These are public records under Illinois law. If you need a full phone list for a department or a copy of a past directory, contact the City Clerk at City Hall. You can call or walk in during business hours.

Records are stored according to the schedules in the Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205). Phone directories fall under general administrative records. Older listings may still be on file. A FOIA request is the standard way to get copies of records not currently posted online.

County-level records are kept by Rock Island County, not the city. If you need county phone lists or contact info, go through the Rock Island County Clerk rather than City Hall.

Nearby Cities Phone Directories

East Moline is in the Quad Cities area, right next to Moline and Rock Island on the Illinois side. Here are nearby cities with their own phone directory pages:

Rock Island County Information

East Moline is in Rock Island County. County offices handle property records, vital records, court filings, and other services that fall outside city government. The county seat is Rock Island, where most county offices are located. Rock Island County does not have a dedicated phone directory page on this site yet, but you can reach county services through the Rock Island County website or by calling the county clerk. Many East Moline residents deal with both city and county offices depending on the issue at hand.