Access La Grange Phone Directory
The La Grange phone directory collects every village department number, office address, and set of hours into a single page. La Grange is a village of about 15,998 people in Cook County, situated in the western suburbs of Chicago along the BNSF Metra line. Village Hall sits at 53 South La Grange Road, and the main phone number is 708-579-2313. That line connects to the front desk, where staff can answer your question or transfer you to the right department. This page covers police, fire, public works, community development, and the clerk's office.
La Grange Quick Facts
La Grange Village Hall Phone Numbers
Village Hall is at 53 South La Grange Road, La Grange, IL 60525. The main number is 708-579-2313. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The building closes on weekends and holidays. This is where most village business gets done, from building permits to utility payments to general questions about La Grange services.
The Village Clerk's office is inside Village Hall. The clerk handles public records requests, meeting minutes, village ordinances, and official documents. Business license applications also go through this office. If you need to file a FOIA request or look up a past village board meeting, the clerk is the person to contact.
The Village of La Grange website posts department contacts, staff directories, meeting agendas, permit applications, and village news. The site has a full staff directory page with individual phone numbers and email addresses for most employees. Checking online before calling can often save you time.
The state website also links to local government pages and helps sort out whether your question falls under the village, Cook County, or a state office.
Walk-ins are welcome during regular hours. Bring any relevant paperwork if you are visiting about a specific permit, bill, or code question. The front desk can point you to the right person or window quickly.
Key La Grange Department Contacts
La Grange has several departments, and each one has a direct phone number or extension. These are the lines residents call the most. Keeping these numbers handy will save you time when you need something from village government.
- Village Hall Main: 708-579-2313
- Police Non-Emergency: 708-579-2333
- Fire Department: 708-579-2338
- Public Works: 708-579-2328
- Community Development: 708-579-2300 ext. 1
- Village Clerk: 708-579-2313
The police and fire lines are staffed around the clock. Public works keeps hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on weekdays, which is earlier than Village Hall. Community development handles zoning, building permits, and code enforcement. If you are planning a renovation or have a property question, that is the department to call.
After 5:00 p.m. and on weekends, administrative lines go to voicemail. Staff usually return calls the next business day. For any emergency at any hour, dial 911. The La Grange phone directory numbers on this page are current as of 2026.
La Grange Police Department Phone Number
The La Grange Police Department non-emergency number is 708-579-2333. Use this for noise complaints, parking issues, theft reports, and general police questions. For emergencies, dial 911. The department is staffed 24 hours a day.
La Grange police dispatch goes through the Lyons Township Area Communications Center (LTACC), which handles calls for several communities in the area. When you dial the non-emergency number, you reach the shared dispatch center. They can connect you with a La Grange officer or take a report over the phone, depending on the nature of your call.
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 are asking for.
La Grange sits in a residential area with a busy downtown strip along La Grange Road. The police 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 right local department.
La Grange Fire Department Numbers
The La Grange Fire Department can be reached at 708-579-2338 for non-emergency calls. That covers fire inspections, smoke alarm questions, burn permits, and general safety programs. For any active fire or medical emergency, always call 911.
The department provides both fire and ambulance service within the village. 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 your payment options.
La Grange fire participates in mutual aid agreements with neighboring departments. That means extra help is always close by during a major event. The department also runs community outreach programs, including fire prevention education and safety visits for schools and local groups.
La Grange Public Works Phone Directory
The La Grange Public Works Department can be reached at 708-579-2328. Office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Note that these hours are different from Village Hall's schedule. Public works handles streets, sidewalks, water, sewer, snow removal, and tree maintenance.
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 is on village property. For problems on county or state roads, public works can tell you who to call 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 708-579-2333. 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.
La Grange Community Development
The Community Development Department handles zoning, building permits, code enforcement, and planning in La Grange. Call 708-579-2300 ext. 1 to reach this office. They work out of Village Hall and keep regular business hours.
If you are planning a home renovation, adding a fence, or starting a commercial project, this is the department that reviews plans and issues permits. They can tell you about setback rules, zoning restrictions, and what approvals you need before starting work. For larger projects, you may need to appear before the village board or a zoning commission.
The village website has permit applications, fee schedules, and building code information. Downloading the right form before you visit can speed up the process. Staff are also available by phone to answer questions about what is allowed in different zones.
La Grange FOIA and Public Records
La Grange follows the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) for all public records requests. Send your request to the Village Clerk at 53 South La Grange Road, La Grange, IL 60525. You can also submit by email or in person at Village Hall. The village has five business days to respond under state law.
Phone directories, staff lists, department contacts, meeting minutes, and budget documents all qualify as public records. Most simple requests are free. If your request involves a lot of copying, the village may charge a per-page fee. The clerk lets you know about costs before starting the work.
The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires La Grange to preserve all official records. Old phone directories, past staff lists, and archived meeting minutes are kept on file. If you need records from a previous year, the clerk's office can help track them down.
State resources are also available if you want to learn more about your rights under FOIA or if a local office is not cooperating with a request.
How to Use the La Grange Phone Directory
Start with what you need. General village questions go to 708-579-2313. Police calls use 708-579-2333. Fire questions go to 708-579-2338. Public works is at 708-579-2328. Building and zoning questions go to community development at 708-579-2300 ext. 1. If your issue involves county services like property taxes, court filings, or vital records, you need Cook County offices instead.
Village Hall closes at 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Public works closes earlier, at 3:30 p.m. No weekend hours for regular village business. Police and fire take live calls around the clock. Staff return voicemails promptly during business days.
La Grange has a compact downtown along La Grange Road, with Village Hall right in the middle of it. That makes it easy to stop by in person if you would rather handle things face to face. Parking is available on nearby streets and in village lots.
Nearby Cities Phone Directory
La Grange borders several other western suburbs. Brookfield is nearby to the north, and Western Springs and Hinsdale are to the west, but none of them have their own phone directory pages on this site at this time. For now, this page is the closest directory available for this part of the western suburbs.
Cook County Phone Directory
La Grange is in Cook County. County offices handle property taxes, vital records, court filings, and services that operate above the village level. The Cook County Clerk, Assessor, and Treasurer all have main offices in downtown Chicago. For court matters in this part of the suburbs, the Maybrook courthouse in Maywood handles cases for the near west suburban area. If your question involves county government rather than village government, the Cook County phone directory page has the contacts you need.