Hinsdale Phone Directory Lookup

The Hinsdale phone directory lists contact numbers for every village department and public office in this western suburb of Chicago. Hinsdale has a population of about 17,175 and sits mainly in DuPage County with a small part in Cook County. Village Hall is at 19 East Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale, IL 60521, and the main phone number is 630-789-7000. This page puts together the phone numbers, addresses, and office details you need to reach Hinsdale village staff. Use the search tool below or browse the sections on this page to find what you need.

Hinsdale Village Hall Phone Numbers

Village Hall is at 19 East Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale, IL 60521. The main phone number is 630-789-7000. Call this line and the front desk can put you through to any department. Hours follow a standard Monday through Friday schedule. Walk-ins are welcome, and the building has a lobby where you can ask questions or pick up forms.

The Village of Hinsdale website is the main hub for all department contacts and village services.

The state site also lists contact info for local offices across Illinois, which can help when you need a number beyond the village level.

The Village Clerk is Emily Tompkins. Her direct number is 630-789-7011. The clerk's office handles records requests, meeting minutes, licensing, and general questions about village operations. If you are not sure which department to call, the clerk's office is often the best starting point since they handle so many different types of requests and know where to send you.

Phone calls are generally the fastest way to get answers from Hinsdale village offices. Staff can look things up while you wait on the line. Email works too for non-urgent matters, and the village website has a staff directory with email addresses for most employees.

Hinsdale Police Department Phone Numbers

The Hinsdale Police Department is at 121 Symonds Drive, Hinsdale, IL 60521. The non-emergency number is 630-789-7070. For emergencies, always call 911. The Chief of Police is Brian King, and his direct number is 630-789-7089. Lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The lobby is closed on weekends and village holidays.

The non-emergency line handles reports, case questions, and general requests. Calls go to dispatch first, and they can connect you with an officer or the records division. If you need to file a report or pick up paperwork, you can walk in during lobby hours. After hours, calls still go through dispatch and an officer can respond if needed.

You can find the police staff directory on the village website police staff page. That page lists officers and their titles, which is helpful if you know who you need to reach. Ask for the person by name when you call the non-emergency line.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request phone directories, staff lists, and other records from the Hinsdale Police Department. Requests go through the Village Clerk's office at 630-789-7011.

Hinsdale FOIA and Public Records

Hinsdale is a public body under Illinois law. All village records, including phone directories and department contact lists, are open to the public. The Village Clerk handles FOIA requests. You can submit a request by mail, in person at Village Hall, or by contacting the clerk at 630-789-7011.

The Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) gives everyone the right to request public records from any public body in Illinois. Phone lists, email directories, meeting minutes, budgets, and most other village documents are available through FOIA. The village has to respond within five business days. The first 50 pages of black and white copies are free under state law. If the village denies your request, they must explain the reason and cite the specific exemption.

You can also ask about available records by phone before filing a formal request. Call the Village Clerk at 630-789-7011 and ask what is on file. Some records may already be posted on the village website, which saves you the step of filing a FOIA request. Meeting minutes, agendas, and some financial documents are often posted online.

If you want to appeal a denial, the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor handles FOIA complaints. Most requests in Hinsdale go through without any issues, though. The village is used to processing these requests on a regular basis.

Hinsdale Phone Directory and Local Records

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires Hinsdale to keep and preserve public records. Phone directories, staff contact sheets, and department listings all fall under this law. The village archives these records and makes them available on request. If you need an older directory or a past staff list, the Village Clerk at 630-789-7011 can help you find it.

The Hinsdale staff directory page lists current employees with their titles, phone numbers, and email addresses. This is the quickest way to find a specific person in village government without making a phone call. The directory is organized by department and updated as staff changes happen.

The Illinois state government website is another good resource when you need contacts beyond the village level.

State agencies have their own phone directories for questions that go beyond local government.

Some records may also be on file at the county level. Since Hinsdale spans two counties, records could be at either DuPage County or Cook County depending on the type of record and your address. Property taxes, court records, and vital records all go through the county rather than the village.

How to Reach Hinsdale Village Offices

Start with the main number at 630-789-7000. That gets you the Village Hall front desk, and they can transfer you to any department. If you know who you need, ask by name. For police matters that are not emergencies, call 630-789-7070. For the Village Clerk, call 630-789-7011 directly.

Hinsdale is a well-run village with responsive staff. You will usually get a person on the line within a few rings. If you hit voicemail, leave your name, number, and a short note about what you need. Staff return calls promptly, usually the same day. Email is another option, and the online staff directory has addresses for most village employees.

The village website at villageofhinsdale.org is well organized and has most of the information you might need without making a phone call. Department pages, forms, meeting schedules, and the staff directory are all there. If you tend to call Hinsdale offices often, bookmarking the staff directory page will save you time.

Village Hall closes on all state and federal holidays. Check the village website for holiday closures before you plan a visit or call. The police department has someone available around the clock through dispatch, so that line is always an option for after-hours needs.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Several communities near Hinsdale have their own phone directory pages on this site. If you need to reach city or village offices in a neighboring area, the links below will take you to pages with department contacts and office details.

County Phone Directories

Hinsdale sits in two counties: DuPage County and Cook County. Most of the village falls within DuPage County, but a small section is in Cook County. County offices handle property records, court filings, vital records, and other services beyond village government. Which county handles your address depends on exactly where you live in Hinsdale. If you are not sure, call Village Hall at 630-789-7000 and they can tell you. Use the county phone directory pages linked above for the right county-level contacts.