Find Herrin Phone Directory

The Herrin phone directory brings together all city department numbers, staff contacts, and office hours so you can find what you need fast. Herrin is a city in Williamson County in southern Illinois with a population of about 12,226. City Hall is at 300 North Park Avenue. The main phone number is 618-942-3175, and it reaches the front desk where staff can route you to any department. This page lists every key phone number for Herrin city offices, from the clerk to police to public works and water services.

Herrin City Hall Phone Numbers

Herrin City Hall is at 300 North Park Avenue, Herrin, IL 62948. The main phone number is 618-942-3175. This is the central building for city government, and most departments keep offices here. Calls to the main number go to the front desk. From there, staff can transfer you to whatever office you need. If you know the department, calling the direct line saves time.

The City of Herrin website is the primary online source for department info, meeting schedules, and city services.

The site lists city departments and provides basic contact info so you can check before calling.

The City Clerk is Shelly Huggins. Her office number is 618-942-3175, the same as the main line. The clerk's office handles official records, meeting minutes, ordinances, and FOIA requests. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome during those hours. Calling ahead helps if you need a specific document ready when you arrive. The clerk is also the contact for connecting water service and scheduling occupancy certificates.

Herrin operates under a mayor-council form of government. The City Council includes a mayor and aldermen who represent the city's wards. Council meetings are held at City Hall, and agendas are posted on the city website ahead of time.

Herrin Department Contacts

Herrin runs several departments from City Hall and other city facilities. The police department has a non-emergency number at 618-942-4132. The fire department can be reached at 618-942-6514 for non-emergency calls. The Water Department is at 618-942-3177 and handles water and sewer service for the city. Each department has its own staff and direct phone line.

Here are the main Herrin phone directory numbers:

• City Clerk (Shelly Huggins): 618-942-3175
• Police Non-Emergency: 618-942-4132
• Fire Department: 618-942-6514
• Water Department: 618-942-3177
• Building and Zoning: 618-942-3175

The Building and Zoning office is inside City Hall. This office handles building permits, zoning questions, and code enforcement for the city. If you need a permit for construction or renovation, call the main line and ask for building and zoning. The city also has committees for finance, public works, public improvement, public safety, and insurance. These committees meet as part of the regular council schedule, and the clerk's office can tell you when each one meets.

The Herrin Water Department manages water and sewer billing for the city. You can pay your water bill online through the city's municipal payment portal or in person at the water department office. If you need to set up new water service, call the clerk's office at 618-942-3175 to schedule an appointment for a certificate of occupancy. The water department line at 618-942-3177 handles billing questions, service issues, and meter readings.

Note: The Herrin Fire Department at 618-942-6514 handles non-emergency calls; always dial 911 for fire emergencies.

Police Phone Numbers in Herrin

The Herrin Police Department handles law enforcement for the city. For emergencies, call 911. The non-emergency number is 618-942-4132. Use this line for noise complaints, parking issues, non-urgent reports, or follow-up questions about a past incident.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request police department phone directories and staff contact lists. These are public records under state law. The city must respond to FOIA requests within five business days. Some exemptions exist for sensitive law enforcement records, but general staff directories are available to the public. The police department works with the Williamson County Sheriff on matters that cross city limits, and the department can point you to the right agency if your concern is outside their jurisdiction.

Herrin is in southern Illinois, about 10 miles north of Carbondale. The city sits along Route 148 and is part of the larger southern Illinois region. The police department handles all calls within city limits. For anything that needs an immediate response, always dial 911. The non-emergency line is the right call for everything else.

FOIA and Records in Herrin

Herrin keeps detailed records of all department contacts and staff directories. If you need a full copy of any department phone list or other city record, you can file a FOIA request. The City Clerk, Shelly Huggins, handles these requests at 618-942-3175. You can submit your request in writing, by email, or in person at City Hall during business hours.

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) applies to all public bodies in Illinois, including the City of Herrin. Phone directories, contact lists, and email addresses for city employees are all public records under this law. The city has five business days to respond to a written FOIA request. If the request involves a large number of records or requires review, the city can take a short extension but must let you know about the delay.

State agencies follow the same FOIA rules as cities, so the process works the same way at every level of government in Illinois.

Note: FOIA requests to Herrin can be mailed to 300 North Park Avenue, Herrin, IL 62948.

Herrin Phone Directory and Local Records

Under the Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205), the city must keep and preserve all public records. That includes phone directories, staff lists, and department contact sheets. The city archives these records and makes them available on request. Past phone directories and old staff lists can be found through the city clerk or through a formal FOIA request.

The City Clerk's office at 618-942-3175 is the best first call for any records question in Herrin. Shelly Huggins handles the clerk duties and can point you to the right department or process a request directly. If you need a document that is not posted on the city website, the clerk's office is where to start. They handle a wide range of records, from meeting minutes to official city correspondence to building permits and ordinances.

Herrin is part of Williamson County. Some records are kept at the county level. Property records, court filings, and vital records like birth certificates and marriage licenses go through the Williamson County Clerk or the Circuit Court in Marion, the county seat. City-level records cover things like permits, meeting minutes, department contacts, and local ordinances. If you are not sure which office holds the record you need, the city clerk can usually tell you.

How to Use This Phone Directory

Start by figuring out which department handles your issue. Most city services go through City Hall at 618-942-3175. The clerk handles records. The water department at 618-942-3177 covers water and sewer. The police non-emergency line at 618-942-4132 takes calls any time. If you are not sure, the main number is always a safe first call because the front desk staff can transfer you.

Most Herrin offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The police non-emergency line stays open at all hours. If you need a number that is not on this page, try the city website or call the main line and ask by department name. The front desk can get you connected. Water bill payments can be made online through the municipal payment portal, in person, or by mail.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Herrin is in southern Illinois in Williamson County. Carbondale and Marion are both nearby and have full phone directory pages on this site. Marion is the county seat of Williamson County. The cities listed below are the nearest ones with pages available.

Williamson County Phone Directory

Herrin is in Williamson County. County-level offices handle property tax assessments, vital records, and court filings. If your question involves county government rather than city government, you will need to contact Williamson County directly. The county seat is in Marion, about 6 miles east of Herrin. Many Herrin residents need both city and county numbers depending on what they are looking for. Property deeds, court cases, and vital records all go through Williamson County offices in Marion.