Search Forest Park Phone Directory

The Forest Park phone directory lists every village department number so you can reach the right office on the first try. Forest Park is a Cook County village with close to 14,000 people, sitting just west of Chicago along the Eisenhower Expressway. The main village phone line is 708-366-2323. This page covers phone numbers for Village Hall, the clerk, police, and every other key department in Forest Park, plus how to file records requests and find the office you need.

Forest Park Village Hall Contacts

Village Hall is at 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130. The main phone number is 708-366-2323. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fax line is 708-488-0361. Call the main number and the front desk will transfer you to any department in the building. You can also walk in during business hours for permits, payments, or general questions.

The Village of Forest Park website is the online hub for meeting schedules, department info, and forms you can download before making a trip to the office.

State-level links also cover Forest Park and connect to resources across Illinois.

Forest Park runs a full village government with departments for administration, public works, community development, and finance. The village manager oversees daily operations and reports to the board of trustees. If you have an issue that does not fit neatly into one department, or if you just need someone to point you in the right direction, the front desk at 708-366-2323 is the best starting point. Staff there handle transfers all day long and know who picks up which calls. The village is small enough that you rarely wait on hold for more than a minute or two during normal hours.

Note: Village Hall closes on weekends and most state holidays, so plan your visit or call for a weekday.

Forest Park Clerk Phone Directory

Carla Taylor serves as the Village Clerk for Forest Park. Her direct phone number is 708-615-6211. The clerk's office manages public records, village board meeting minutes, ordinances, and all official village documents. If you need a certified copy of a document or want to file a public records request, this is the office to call.

Forest Park accepts FOIA requests by mail, fax, email, or in person. Send written requests to 517 Des Plaines Avenue, Forest Park, IL 60130, or email them to foia@forestpark.net. The fax number for FOIA submissions is 708-488-0361. The Forest Park FOIA request page walks you through the steps and has a downloadable form you can use. Megan Roach, the Deputy Village Clerk, also handles FOIA processing.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Forest Park must respond 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 come at no charge. Electronic copies sent by email are typically free as well. If a request takes more time, the village will let you know in writing and give a reason for the delay.

Forest Park Police Phone Numbers

The Forest Park Police Department non-emergency line is 708-366-2425. Always call 911 in a real emergency. The police station sits at 517 Des Plaines Avenue, same building as Village Hall. Use the non-emergency line for noise complaints, parking issues, report follow-ups, and anything that needs police attention but is not urgent.

The Forest Park Police Department website has information on department programs, community resources, and how to reach specific units. Police records in Forest Park are public under state law with some exceptions. Incident reports, traffic accident filings, and arrest records can be requested through the clerk's office or the police records unit. Active investigation files and juvenile records may be exempt. The 5 ILCS 140 lays out what falls under an exemption. Most routine reports are available on request.

If you need a copy of a police report, call the non-emergency line at 708-366-2425 during business hours. Records staff can tell you what is available and how to pick it up or have it sent to you.

Forest Park Public Records

Every document that the Village of Forest Park creates or receives is a public record under Illinois law. That includes phone directories, department contact sheets, budget documents, vendor contracts, and employee lists. The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires the village to preserve these records based on the state retention schedule. Old documents cannot be destroyed without following the proper steps.

For current records, the easiest path is a call to the clerk at 708-615-6211 or an email to foia@forestpark.net. The village posts board agendas, meeting minutes, and some department reports on its website already. Check there first before filing a formal request. If what you need is not posted, submit a written FOIA request. Written submissions create a clear record that protects both sides and keeps the process on track.

State-level records about Forest Park, like transit plans or highway grant documents, go through the relevant state agency rather than the village.

Forest Park Department Phone Contacts

Beyond the main offices, Forest Park runs departments for Public Works, Community Development, and Finance. Each department has its own staff and extensions through the main village line at 708-366-2323. Public Works handles streets, water, sewer, and waste services. Community Development covers building permits, zoning, and inspections. Finance manages utility billing, taxes, and village accounts.

All of these offices are reachable through the main number. The front desk transfers calls quickly once you say what you need. If you want a direct line to a specific person, the village website has a staff directory with extensions and email addresses. Having the direct number saves time during busy stretches when the switchboard has a short wait.

Forest Park sits in a dense part of the western suburbs, so many residents also need contacts for neighboring villages and Cook County offices. If your question involves county-level services like property taxes, court cases, or vital records, those go through Cook County rather than Forest Park. The village phone directory only covers village-level departments and staff.

How to Use This Phone Directory

Pick the department that fits your question. Village services like water, streets, and building permits go through Village Hall at 708-366-2323. Police matters use 708-366-2425 for non-emergencies. Records requests go through the clerk at 708-615-6211 or by email to foia@forestpark.net.

Some quick tips for reaching Forest Park offices:

• Call 708-366-2323 for the main Village Hall line
• Use 708-366-2425 for police non-emergency calls
• Email foia@forestpark.net for records requests
• Have your address or account number ready when calling about utilities
• Check the village website for forms before making a trip

Village offices keep Monday through Friday hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Leave a voicemail if you call after hours, and staff will get back to you the next business day. The police non-emergency line has someone available at all times, so that number works day or night for police-related questions.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Several cities near Forest Park have their own phone directory pages with local government contacts. If you live near the village border or need to reach offices in a neighboring community, the links below will help. Each page has phone numbers, addresses, and hours for that city.

Cook County Phone Directory

Forest Park is in Cook County. County-level offices handle property tax records, vital records, court filings, and elections. If your question involves county government rather than the village, reach out to Cook County directly. Many Forest Park residents need both village and county numbers depending on the situation. The Cook County phone directory page has contacts for the county clerk, circuit court, assessor, and other offices you might need.