Access Evanston Phone Directory

Evanston sits just north of Chicago along the Lake Michigan shore and is home to about 76,300 residents. The Evanston phone directory lists contact numbers for every city department, from the city manager to police and public works. City hall is at 909 Davis Street, and residents can dial 311 or 847-448-4311 to reach city services. This phone directory for Evanston brings all the key numbers into one place so you can find the right contact without jumping between websites. Scroll down or use the search tool to look up phone numbers, office addresses, and department details for Evanston city government.

Evanston City Hall Phone Directory

Evanston City Hall is at 909 Davis Street, Evanston, IL 60201. This building houses the main city offices and serves as the hub for most government services. Call 311 from inside Evanston or dial 847-448-4311 from outside. The front desk staff can transfer you to any department or give you a direct line. These are the two most important numbers in the Evanston phone directory.

City Manager Luke Stowe leads the daily operations of Evanston city government. You can reach the manager's office by email at lstowe@cityofevanston.org. Deputy City Manager Carina E. Sanchez is also available at csanchez@cityofevanston.org. Both offices handle policy questions, service complaints, and coordination between departments. The city manager reports to the city council and oversees all department heads.

The City of Evanston website is the central hub for all city services and department contacts.

The state website also links to statewide databases and directories that cover Evanston and other cities across Illinois.

Evanston City Clerk Phone Directory

City Clerk and FOIA Officer Stephanie Mendoza handles public records, meeting minutes, and official city documents for Evanston. Email cityclerk@cityofevanston.org or call 311 to reach the clerk's office. The clerk also serves as the city's main FOIA officer, which means all public records requests go through this office first.

The clerk's office is inside city hall at 909 Davis Street. If you need a copy of an Evanston ordinance, want to attend a council meeting, or need to request any type of public record, the clerk is the starting point. The office is open during regular business hours Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are welcome for most requests, but calling ahead can save you a trip if all you need is a phone number or a quick answer.

Note: The city clerk serves as the FOIA officer for Evanston, so records requests and phone directory inquiries go to the same office.

Evanston Police Phone Numbers

The Evanston Police Department non-emergency number is 847-866-5000. Always call 911 for real emergencies. The non-emergency line handles noise complaints, parking issues, and other matters that need police response but are not life-threatening. Police records are available through the same office at 909 Davis Street, or by calling 311 or 847-448-4311.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request police department phone directories and staff contact lists from the city. Evanston processes FOIA requests through the city clerk's office. Most requests get a response within five business days. Police contact lists and department rosters are public records under state law, with narrow exceptions for certain undercover or sensitive roles.

Phone Directory Records and FOIA in Evanston

Evanston follows the Illinois Freedom of Information Act for public records requests. The Evanston FOIA page explains how to submit a request. You can file by email, mail, or through the online form. Phone directories, department contact lists, and staff rosters are all public records that you can request. The city must respond within five business days under state law. The first 50 pages of records are usually free, with a small charge per page after that.

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires Evanston to keep and preserve all public records, including phone directories and department contact sheets. The city clerk at cityclerk@cityofevanston.org is the main contact for records that are not posted on the website. If you are not sure what is available, reach out to the clerk before filing a formal request.

The state keeps a full list of FOIA contacts for all agencies in Illinois. The Illinois FOIA contacts page shows which state agencies handle these requests and lists their direct phone numbers.

That page is useful if you need state-level contacts, and the same general FOIA rules apply to city-level requests in Evanston.

Evanston City Contact Directory

The Evanston staff directory lets you search for city employees by name or department. This is the fastest way to find a direct phone number or email for a specific person at city hall. The directory lists names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses for most Evanston staff.

The Evanston contact page gives a department-level view of the city phone directory. It shows the main number for each department along with office locations and hours. The Evanston government page links to the city council, boards, commissions, and other official bodies that make up Evanston's local government structure.

Here are some of the most used Evanston phone numbers:

• City Services (311): 311 or 847-448-4311
• City Manager: lstowe@cityofevanston.org
• City Clerk: cityclerk@cityofevanston.org
• Police Non-Emergency: 847-866-5000
• Police Records: 311 or 847-448-4311

Most Evanston city offices are open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The 311 line operates during those same hours. If you call after hours, you may get a voicemail or automated system. For emergencies, always dial 911 regardless of the time.

How to Use the Evanston Phone Directory

Start with 311 or 847-448-4311 for any city service question. The operators can transfer you to the right department. If you know which department you need, ask for it by name. Most calls get connected quickly during business hours. For after-hours questions that are not emergencies, leave a voicemail and expect a callback the next business day.

Evanston is in Cook County. County-level services like property tax assessments, court filings, and vital records go through Cook County offices. The main Cook County phone number is 312-443-5500. If your issue involves the county and not the city, you will need to call the county directly. Many Evanston residents need both city and county numbers, so it helps to know which office handles what before you pick up the phone.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Several cities near Evanston have their own phone directory pages with local department contacts and office details. Chicago sits directly south. Skokie, Des Plaines, and Park Ridge are all close by. Use the links below to find phone numbers for government offices in those communities.

Cook County Phone Directory

Evanston is in Cook County. County offices handle property assessments, court cases, vital records, and elections. The main Cook County phone number is 312-443-5500. If your question involves county government rather than city government, use the Cook County phone directory page for the right contact. Many Evanston residents end up needing both city and county numbers depending on the service they are looking for.