La Grange Park Phone Directory

The La Grange Park phone directory pulls together every village department number, office address, and set of hours you might need in one spot. La Grange Park is a village of about 13,447 people in Cook County, tucked between La Grange and Brookfield in the western suburbs. Village Hall, the police department, and Fire Station 1 all share one building at 447 North Catherine Avenue. The main phone line is 708-354-0225. This page covers police, fire, public works, building, and the village clerk so you can find the right number fast.

La Grange Park Village Hall

Village Hall is at 447 North Catherine Avenue, La Grange Park, IL 60526. The main phone number is 708-354-0225. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The building is closed on weekends and holidays. This is where most village business gets done, from permits and licensing to general questions about La Grange Park services.

The Village Clerk handles public records requests, meeting minutes, ordinances, and official documents. Business license applications also go through this office. If you need to submit a FOIA request or look up a past board meeting, contact the clerk through the main number. The administration office oversees day-to-day operations and can help route your call if you are not sure which department to reach.

The Village of La Grange Park website posts department contacts, staff directories, meeting agendas, and village news. There is a full staff directory page with individual phone numbers and email addresses for most employees. Checking online before you call can save time, especially for permit forms or meeting schedules.

The state portal links to local government sites across Illinois, including La Grange Park's official page.

Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. Bring any paperwork you have if your visit is about a specific permit, bill, or code question. The front desk staff can direct you to the right person quickly. There is parking available in the lot next to the building.

La Grange Park Police Department

The La Grange Park Police Department is inside Village Hall at 447 North Catherine Avenue. The non-emergency phone number is 708-352-2151. The main department line is 708-352-7711. For emergencies, always call 911. The police department is staffed around the clock.

La Grange Park police dispatch goes through the Lyons Township Area Communications Center, which handles calls for several communities in the area. When you call the non-emergency line, you reach that shared dispatch center. They can send an officer or take a report over the phone, depending on what you need. Noise complaints, parking issues, theft reports, and general safety concerns all go through the non-emergency number.

The records division handles copies of accident reports, incident reports, and other police documents. Call during business hours and ask for records. Some requests may need a written form. There could be a small copy fee depending on the volume of documents you need.

La Grange Park is a mostly residential community with quiet streets and low crime. The department handles traffic enforcement, community policing, and coordination with neighboring agencies. If your issue crosses village limits, officers can connect you with the Cook County Sheriff's office or the correct local department.

La Grange Park Fire Department

The La Grange Park Fire Department operates two stations. Fire Station 1 is at 447 North Catherine Avenue, sharing the building with Village Hall and the police department. Fire Station 2 is at 1010 East 31st Street. To reach the fire department for non-emergency calls, dial 708-354-0225 and ask for extension 310. For emergencies, dial 911.

The department covers fire suppression, emergency medical services, and rescue. Ambulance billing questions should be directed to the department during regular business hours. Staff can explain charges, help with insurance paperwork, and walk you through payment options. Fire inspections and smoke alarm questions also go through this number.

La Grange Park fire participates in mutual aid agreements with surrounding departments. That means extra help is always close by during a major event. The department also runs community outreach programs, including fire safety education and car seat installation events.

La Grange Park Public Works

The La Grange Park Public Works Department can be reached at 708-352-2922, extension 400. The department handles streets, sidewalks, water, sewer, snow removal, forestry, and fleet maintenance. Hours are generally earlier than Village Hall, so calling in the morning is a good bet.

If you spot a pothole, a water leak, or a blocked storm drain, call during business hours and report the issue. The crew will check it out if it falls on village property. For problems on county or state roads, public works can tell you who to contact instead. The village website also has an online form for reporting concerns.

For after-hours emergencies involving village infrastructure, call the police non-emergency line at 708-352-2151. Dispatch can reach a public works crew if the situation cannot wait until the next business day. Broken water mains, major sewer backups, and fallen trees blocking streets are the kinds of things that get an after-hours response.

Garbage and recycling follow a set weekly schedule based on where you live in the village. Yard waste pickup runs during the growing season. Check the village website for your specific pickup day and any seasonal changes. If your trash was missed, call public works and they will send someone back out.

FOIA and Public Records in La Grange Park

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) gives you the right to request public records from the Village of La Grange Park. Phone directories, staff lists, department budgets, contracts, and meeting minutes are all available through FOIA. The village must respond within five business days after getting your request.

You can file a FOIA request by mail, email, or in person at Village Hall. There is no charge for looking at records on site. If you want copies, there may be a small per-page fee for paper. Electronic copies are usually free. The village posts some documents on its website already, so check there before filing a formal request.

The state FOIA resource page shown above explains how the law works across all Illinois municipalities, including La Grange Park.

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires La Grange Park to keep all public records according to the state's retention schedule. Old phone directories, past staff lists, and archived meeting minutes stay on file. If you need records from a previous year, the clerk's office can help track them down.

Common records people ask for from La Grange Park include:

• Department phone directories and staff contact lists
• Village board meeting minutes and agendas
• Building permit records and inspection reports
• Contracts and vendor agreements
• Budget documents and annual spending reports

How to Use This Phone Directory

Start with what you need. General village questions go to 708-354-0225. Police calls use 708-352-2151 or 708-352-7711. Fire questions go through the main number at extension 310. Public works is at 708-352-2922, extension 400. Building and zoning matters route through Village Hall. If your issue involves county services like property taxes, court filings, or vital records, you need Cook County offices instead.

Village Hall closes at 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. No weekend hours for regular village business. Police and fire take live calls around the clock. Staff return voicemails promptly during business days. If something is truly urgent after hours, the police non-emergency line can get the right people on the phone.

Some services overlap between the village and other agencies. Water bills go through the village, but the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District handles regional sewer treatment. ComEd handles electricity. Nicor Gas handles natural gas. These are not village departments, so you will need to contact them on your own if you have utility problems beyond water and sewer.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Several villages near La Grange Park have their own phone directory pages. La Grange borders La Grange Park to the south, and Brookfield is to the east. Each has local department contacts and office details listed on their directory pages.

Cook County Phone Directory

La Grange Park is in Cook County. County offices handle property taxes, vital records, court filings, and services that go beyond what the village covers. The Cook County main number is 312-443-5500. For court matters in this part of the suburbs, the Maybrook courthouse in Maywood serves the near west suburban area. If your question involves county government rather than village government, check the Cook County phone directory page for the right contact.