Find Elmwood Park Phone Directory

The Elmwood Park phone directory lists contact numbers for all village departments and offices in this Cook County community just west of Chicago. Elmwood Park has a population of about 23,868 and covers a compact area bordered by the Eisenhower Expressway and several neighboring villages. Village Hall at 11 Conti Parkway is the hub for local government services. Most department phone lines connect through that building. This page brings together the key numbers, addresses, and hours for Elmwood Park village offices and public safety departments.

Elmwood Park Village Hall Contact Info

Village Hall is at 11 Conti Parkway, Elmwood Park, IL 60707. The main phone number is 708-452-7300. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Saturday hours from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The front desk takes calls and can transfer you to any department. Walk-ins can get help with permits, village services, and general questions at the counter.

The Village of Elmwood Park website is the official source for department contacts, meeting schedules, and village forms. The site has a contact page and department head listings with direct phone numbers and email addresses.

The state resource page also lists state-level offices that work alongside local village departments in Elmwood Park.

Village Hall handles building permits, code enforcement, business licenses, and general administration. The Village Clerk works here and manages public records, FOIA requests, and official village documents. The Building Department processes permit applications and inspection requests. If you need to talk to someone in a specific office, the front desk can transfer your call or tell you who to ask for.

Saturday hours are a nice bonus if you cannot make it during the work week. Not many suburban village halls are open on Saturdays, so take advantage of that window if you need to handle something in person.

Elmwood Park Police and Fire Numbers

The Elmwood Park Police Department phone number is 708-453-2137. Use this for non-emergency calls. For any emergency, call 911. The police department handles patrol, investigations, and community safety programs. You can call the non-emergency line for reports, case follow-ups, or general questions about police services in the village.

The Elmwood Park Fire Department non-emergency number is 708-453-2600. The department operates from stations on Conti Parkway and Fullerton Avenue. They provide fire suppression, EMS, and ambulance services for the village. For non-emergency questions about fire inspections, smoke detector programs, or fire prevention, use the non-emergency number. For fire or medical emergencies, always call 911.

The Public Works Department number is 708-452-3945. Public Works handles streets, water, sewer, snow removal, and other infrastructure services. If you see a water main break, a pothole, or a downed tree, call Public Works during business hours. After hours, emergencies route through the police department at 708-453-2137. The police dispatcher can reach the right crew to handle urgent issues at night or on weekends.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request phone directories and staff lists from any village department, including police and fire. FOIA requests go through the Village Clerk. The village has five business days to respond. Requests for basic contact information are usually handled quickly and at no charge.

Elmwood Park FOIA and Public Records

Elmwood Park is a public body under state law. Most village records are open to the public unless a specific exemption applies. The Village Clerk handles FOIA requests. You can file a request in person at Village Hall, by mail, or by calling 708-452-7300 and asking for the clerk.

The law that governs this is 5 ILCS 140. Every person has the right to ask for records from any public body in Illinois. Phone directories, staff contact sheets, meeting minutes, budgets, and contracts are all records you can request. Elmwood Park must respond within five business days. If the village needs more time, it can add five more days with written notice.

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) applies to Elmwood Park as well. This law requires the village to keep public records for set periods. Phone directories and contact lists are administrative records. The village stores them at Village Hall or in a secure archive. If you need an older directory that is not on the website, file a FOIA request and the clerk will check the archives.

Elmwood Park Department Phone Numbers

Elmwood Park runs several departments, each with its own phone line. The main Village Hall number can transfer you to any office. Here are the key numbers for reaching village departments.

• Village Hall main line: 708-452-7300
• Police: 708-453-2137
• Fire non-emergency: 708-453-2600
• Public Works: 708-452-3945
• Building Department: 708-452-7300 (ask for building)
• Village Clerk: 708-452-7300 (ask for clerk)

If you need a number that is not on this list, call the main Village Hall line. The front desk can look up any department or staff member. The village department heads page also lists contacts for each department. That page is updated when there are staff changes.

The Recreation Department also operates through the village. If you are looking for info about parks, programs, or community events, call Village Hall and ask to be transferred to recreation. They handle youth sports, senior programs, and facility rentals.

How to Use the Elmwood Park Phone Directory

Start with the main number at 708-452-7300. When someone picks up, ask for the department you need. The front desk will transfer you right away. If you are not sure which department handles your question, describe your issue and staff will route you to the right place. Elmwood Park is a small village, so calls get handled fast.

The Illinois state FOIA contacts page helps if you need to reach a state agency alongside village government.

That page lists contacts for each state office, which is useful when your request involves both village and state records.

Village offices are open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to noon. If you call outside those hours, most departments go to voicemail. Leave a message with your name, phone number, and what you need. Staff usually return calls the next business day. For emergencies after hours, the police line at 708-453-2137 is staffed around the clock. Dispatch can connect you with the right people if something urgent comes up outside normal hours.

Because Elmwood Park is right next to Chicago, some residents get confused about which jurisdiction handles their issue. Village government covers municipal services like water, streets, and local permits. Cook County handles property taxes, vital records, and court filings. Make sure you call the right office to save time.

Elmwood Park Phone Records and Archives

Under the Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205), Elmwood Park must keep public records for set periods. That includes phone directories, department contact lists, and staff rosters. The Village Clerk maintains these records at Village Hall or in a secure archive.

The village updates its directory when staff changes happen. Current numbers are on the village website. If you need a directory from a specific year, file a FOIA request and ask for the records by date range. The clerk will check the archives and tell you what is available. Most requests for basic contact info are processed in a few days and come at no charge.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Elmwood Park sits in the western suburbs of Chicago, close to several other communities. Melrose Park and Maywood are right next door but do not have their own pages on this site at this time. The cities listed below are the nearest ones with phone directory pages here.

Cook County Phone Directory

Elmwood Park is part of Cook County. County-level offices handle property records, vital records, court filings, and other services beyond village government. The main Cook County offices are in downtown Chicago, but some branch offices serve suburban areas closer to Elmwood Park. If your question involves county government rather than village services, check the Cook County phone directory page for the right contact info. Many Elmwood Park residents need both village and county numbers depending on what they are dealing with.