Glen Ellyn Phone Directory Lookup
The Glen Ellyn phone directory provides contact numbers for every village department and office in this DuPage County community. Glen Ellyn has a population of about 28,390 and is located in the western suburbs of Chicago. Village Hall is the center of local government, and all departments operate through phone lines based there. Whether you need police, public works, community development, or the village clerk, this page gives you the right number. Use the search tool or read through the sections below to find what you are looking for.
Glen Ellyn Phone Directory Quick Facts
Glen Ellyn Village Hall
Glen Ellyn Village Hall is at 535 Duane Street, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. The main phone number is (630) 469-5000. Hours are Monday through Friday during normal business hours. This is where most village departments are housed, and the front desk can route calls to any office. If you are not sure which department handles your question, the main line is always a good first call.
The Village of Glen Ellyn website has a full staff directory and department contact pages with direct numbers for key staff.
The state site can also help you find contact info for local offices across Illinois when you need numbers beyond the village level.
Walk-ins are welcome at Village Hall during regular hours. Staff at the front counter can help with forms, payments, permits, and general questions. Phone calls are usually faster for simple things, though. If you call after hours, you can leave a voicemail and staff will return your call the next business day. Village Hall closes on state and federal holidays.
Glen Ellyn is a well-run suburb with responsive departments. The village has invested in its online presence, so many contacts and forms are available on the website too. But for anything you can not find online, a phone call is the quickest fix.
Glen Ellyn Police Department
The Glen Ellyn Police Department handles non-emergency calls at (630) 469-1187. For emergencies, call 911. The non-emergency line is for things like filing a report, asking about a case, checking on a ticket, or requesting general information. Calls go to dispatch, and they connect you to the right person.
The police department page on the village website has more details on services, staff, and contact options. The department is at 65 S Park Boulevard, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. It has its own front desk during business hours. Walk-ins can file reports, pick up documents, or talk with an officer. After hours, dispatch is available around the clock.
Police records are available under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). You can request incident reports, accident reports, and other department records through the Village Clerk or the police records division. The first 50 pages of black-and-white copies are typically free. The village must respond within five business days.
Village Department Phone Numbers
Glen Ellyn operates several departments from Village Hall and nearby facilities. The main number connects to the front desk, and from there you can reach any office. Some departments have direct lines. Here are the key contacts:
- Village Hall main line: (630) 469-5000
- Police non-emergency: (630) 469-1187
- Public Works: (630) 469-5000 (ask for department)
- Community Development: (630) 547-5250
- Village Clerk: (630) 547-5345
- Finance Department: (630) 469-5000 (ask for finance)
The Glen Ellyn staff directory has a complete list with direct extensions for every office. If you need a number not listed on this page, that is the place to check. The village keeps the directory up to date.
Public Records and FOIA in Glen Ellyn
Glen Ellyn is a public body under Illinois law. All village records, including phone directories and staff contact lists, are open to the public unless a specific exemption applies. The Village Clerk handles FOIA requests. You can submit a request by mail, in person at Village Hall, or by calling (630) 547-5345.
The law that governs this is 5 ILCS 140, the Freedom of Information Act. Any person can ask for records from a public body, and the body must respond within five business days. Phone lists, meeting minutes, budgets, contracts, and most other village documents are covered under FOIA.
The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires Glen Ellyn to keep and preserve public records for set periods. Staff directories, phone contact sheets, and other administrative records are stored according to state retention schedules. Older directories may still be on file at Village Hall even if they are no longer posted online.
Most requests are free for the first 50 pages. The village may charge for larger requests or records that need special handling. Electronic records can sometimes be provided at no cost.
How to Use This Directory
Start with the main number. Tell them which department you need and they will transfer you. For police matters, call the non-emergency line directly. For building permits or zoning questions, ask for Community Development. Most questions can be handled in one call.
Glen Ellyn is a responsive village with well-staffed departments. You will usually reach a live person during business hours. If you get voicemail, leave your name, phone number, and a short note. Staff typically call back the same day or the next morning. The village website is also a strong resource, with forms, FAQs, and contact info for each department.
The state of Illinois keeps a contact page for local offices and agencies. The state FOIA contacts page can help if you need to reach a state agency that works in the Glen Ellyn area.
That page has FOIA officers for agencies across Illinois, which is useful when your question involves both village and state records.
Glen Ellyn Phone Directory Records
The village stores records of department contacts and staff directories at Village Hall. These are public records under state law. If you want a full phone list for a specific department or a copy of a past directory, contact the Village Clerk. You can call or visit in person. Glen Ellyn follows the retention schedules set by the state, so past directories may still be on hand.
Some records may also be on file at the county level. DuPage County keeps its own records for county offices, separate from what Glen Ellyn holds. If you need county records, check the DuPage County phone directory page for the right contact.
Nearby Cities Phone Directories
Glen Ellyn sits in the western suburbs of Chicago, surrounded by several other communities. Wheaton, Lombard, and Carol Stream all have their own phone directory pages on this site. Glendale Heights is also nearby but does not have a separate directory page at this time. Use the links below to find department contacts for these neighboring cities.
DuPage County Phone Directory
Glen Ellyn is in DuPage County. County offices handle property taxes, vital records, court filings, and other services outside village government. The DuPage County offices are based in Wheaton, the county seat. If your question involves county government rather than village government, use the DuPage County phone directory page to find the right contact. Many Glen Ellyn residents need both village and county numbers, so it helps to have access to both.