Find Hazel Crest Phone Directory

The Hazel Crest phone directory brings all village department numbers together on one page for fast look up. Hazel Crest is a Cook County village south of Chicago with close to 14,000 residents and a village government that handles its own hall, police force, clerk's office, and public works. The main village phone number is 708-335-9600. Use this page to search for the right Hazel Crest office number, learn how to get public records, and reach the person you need without getting passed around.

Hazel Crest Village Hall Phone Numbers

Village Hall is at 3601 W. 183rd Street, Hazel Crest, IL 60429. The main phone number is 708-335-9600, and the fax line is 708-335-9622. Call the main number and the front desk will connect you to the right department. Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours for payments, permits, and general questions. A quick phone call first can save you a trip if all you need is a form or a short answer.

The Village of Hazel Crest website has department contacts, meeting schedules, and online forms for common village services.

The state homepage also links to resources for Hazel Crest and every other Illinois community.

Hazel Crest operates under a village president and board of trustees. The village administrator manages day-to-day operations for all departments. If you have a question that does not fit clearly into one office, or if you have been transferred and still have not reached the right person, the administrator's office can sort it out. They work with every department head and can get your call to the right desk. Hazel Crest is part of the south suburban area of Cook County, and the village government handles local services while county offices cover things like property taxes, court cases, and vital records.

Hazel Crest Clerk Phone Directory

The Hazel Crest Village Clerk is Jadie Peters. Reach the clerk's office through the main village line at 708-335-9600. The clerk handles public records, village board meeting minutes, ordinances, and all official documents the village creates. If you need a copy of a record or want to file a public records request, this is the office to call first.

Hazel Crest accepts FOIA requests in writing. You can submit by mail, fax, or in person at 3601 W. 183rd Street. The Hazel Crest FOIA page has the form you need and explains the process step by step. Email the clerk at JPeters@villageofhazelcrest.com if you prefer to file electronically. The village also has a downloadable FOIA form on its website that you can print, fill out, and send in.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Hazel Crest must respond to records requests within five business days. Phone directories, staff lists, budgets, contracts, and meeting records are all public. You do not need to say why you are asking. The first 50 pages of black-and-white copies are free, and electronic copies by email generally cost nothing. If the village needs more time, they have to tell you in writing.

Note: Police records have their own request process through the police department, not the clerk's office.

Hazel Crest Police Phone Numbers

The Hazel Crest Police Department can be reached at 708-335-9640. Always call 911 for emergencies. The police station is at 3000 W. 170th Place, Hazel Crest, IL 60429. Use the main police line for non-emergency calls, noise complaints, parking concerns, and follow-ups on reports or cases.

Police records in Hazel Crest are public under state law, with some exceptions. Incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records can be requested through the police department. Some records tied to active investigations or juvenile cases may be exempt. The 5 ILCS 140 spells out which records are exempt and which must be released. Most routine police reports are available if you file a written request. The department's communication center fields calls around the clock, so you can reach someone at any hour for police matters.

If you need a copy of a traffic accident report or want to check the status of a case, call 708-335-9640 during regular business hours when records staff are available. After hours, the dispatch center can take a message or handle urgent matters directly.

Hazel Crest Public Records Access

Every document the Village of Hazel Crest creates or receives is a public record under Illinois law. That covers phone directories, department contact sheets, budget files, vendor contracts, and employee records. The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires the village to keep these records according to the state retention schedule. Old files cannot be thrown out without following the proper steps.

For current records, call the clerk at 708-335-9600 or submit a written FOIA request. The village website posts board agendas, budgets, and some reports already. Check online first. If what you need is not posted, file a FOIA request by mail, fax, or email. Written requests create a clear paper trail and help keep the process transparent for both sides. Most requests for common documents like meeting minutes or budget reports get processed quickly.

State-level records about Hazel Crest, like transportation plans or grant documents, go through the relevant state agency rather than the village.

Hazel Crest Department Contacts

Hazel Crest runs departments for Public Works, Building, and Finance beyond the offices already covered on this page. Each department has its own staff and can be reached through the main village line at 708-335-9600. Public Works handles streets, water, sewer, and drainage. The Building department covers permits, inspections, and code enforcement. Finance manages utility billing, village taxes, and accounts.

All departments connect through the front desk at Village Hall. Staff there know who handles what and can transfer you to the right extension without much wait. If you want a direct line to a specific person, ask the front desk for the current extension or check the village website for a staff listing. Direct numbers save time during busy hours when the main line has more calls than usual.

Some quick tips for reaching Hazel Crest offices:

• Call 708-335-9600 for the main Village Hall line
• Use 708-335-9640 for police non-emergency calls
• Email JPeters@villageofhazelcrest.com for records requests
• Have your address or account number ready when calling about utilities
• Check the village website for forms before visiting in person

How to Use This Directory

Start with the department that fits your question. Village services like water, streets, and permits go through Village Hall at 708-335-9600. Police matters use 708-335-9640. Records and FOIA requests go through the village clerk at the same main number or by email. If you are not sure where to call, the main line can point you in the right direction.

Village offices keep regular weekday hours, Monday through Friday. If you call after hours, leave a voicemail with your name and number and staff will call you back the next business day. The police line has round-the-clock staffing, so that number works at any hour for police matters. Hazel Crest is a mid-size south suburb, and hold times tend to be short for most departments. Budget season and board meeting weeks can get busier than usual, so calling early in the day helps if you want the shortest wait.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Several cities near Hazel Crest have their own phone directory pages with local department contacts and office details. If you need to reach a neighboring community's government offices, the links below will take you there. Each page lists phone numbers, hours, and addresses.

Cook County Phone Directory

Hazel Crest is in Cook County. County offices handle property tax records, vital records, court filings, and elections. If your question involves county government rather than the village, contact Cook County directly. Many Hazel Crest residents need both village and county phone numbers depending on the issue. The Cook County phone directory page has contacts for the county clerk, circuit court, assessor, treasurer, and every other county-level office.