Machesney Park Phone Directory Lookup

The Machesney Park phone directory covers all village offices and key contacts for this Winnebago County community. Machesney Park has a population of about 22,630 and sits just north of Rockford along the Rock River. Village Hall is at 300 Roosevelt Road, and the main number is 815-877-5432. One thing that sets Machesney Park apart is that it contracts police services through the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office instead of running its own department. This page lists all the numbers you need for village offices, public safety, and records requests.

Machesney Park Village Hall Contacts

Machesney Park Village Hall is at 300 Roosevelt Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115. The main phone line is 815-877-5432. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The front desk staff can help with general questions or transfer you to the right office.

The Mayor is Steve Johnson. He has been in office since May 2016, with his current term running through May 2029. You can reach the mayor at stevej@machesneypark.org or by calling 815-871-4935. The mayor's office handles village policy, board meeting questions, and community concerns that cut across departments.

The Village of Machesney Park website is the main online source for meeting agendas, service requests, and contact information.

The state site links to local government pages across Illinois, including Winnebago County communities like Machesney Park.

The Village Clerk is Chris Galetsis. Reach the clerk at 815-877-5432, extension 202, or by email at clerk@machesneypark.org. The clerk handles official village records, meeting minutes, and FOIA requests. The Treasurer is Deb Alms, who can be reached at treasurer@machesneypark.org or through the main village number. The treasurer's office covers village finances and budget matters.

Police Services in Machesney Park

Machesney Park does not have its own police department. The village has contracted police services to the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office since 1981. The sheriff runs a Machesney Park Division that handles law enforcement within village limits. This arrangement has been in place for decades and is one of the longer-running contracts of its kind in the state.

For emergencies, dial 911. The Machesney Park Division office number is 815-877-5519. For non-emergency calls, you can also reach the Winnebago County Sheriff's non-emergency line at 815-282-2600. Use these numbers for noise complaints, parking problems, or to follow up on a past report.

The division office is staffed during regular hours, but patrol coverage runs around the clock. Deputies assigned to the Machesney Park Division focus on the village area, so they know the local streets and neighborhoods. If you have a question about jurisdiction, call the division office and they can tell you whether your issue falls under the sheriff's coverage or another agency.

Machesney Park Department Phone Numbers

The village runs a lean government with a small number of departments. Most operations are handled through Village Hall at 300 Roosevelt Road. Here are the key contacts:

• Village Hall Main Line: 815-877-5432
• Village Clerk (Chris Galetsis): 815-877-5432, Ext. 202
• Treasurer (Deb Alms): 815-877-5432
• Mayor (Steve Johnson): 815-871-4935
• Sheriff's Machesney Park Division: 815-877-5519
• Sheriff's Non-Emergency Line: 815-282-2600

The village board meets at Village Hall. Board meetings are live-streamed on YouTube, and agendas are posted on the village website ahead of each meeting. If you want to attend or watch a meeting, check the village officials page for the current schedule and streaming links.

Service requests and general inquiries can be submitted through the village's Citizenserve portal, which is linked on the official website. This is useful for non-urgent issues like reporting a code violation or asking about a permit. For anything that needs a quick response, calling Village Hall directly is still the fastest route.

Community Development and Permits

The Community Development Department operates out of Village Hall. This department handles building permits, zoning questions, code enforcement, and property inspections. If you are planning a home improvement project, adding a fence, or building a new structure, you will need to go through this office.

Call Village Hall at 815-877-5432 and ask for community development to get connected. Permit applications and forms are available on the village website. Processing times vary depending on the type of permit and the complexity of the project. Simple permits like fence installations are usually turned around faster than commercial building permits.

Code enforcement complaints can also be filed through the Citizenserve portal. The department handles things like overgrown lots, abandoned vehicles, and property maintenance violations. Reports can be submitted anonymously online.

FOIA and Public Records in Machesney Park

The Village of Machesney Park follows the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) for all records requests. The village clerk handles FOIA requests. You can submit a request in writing to the clerk at Village Hall or by email at clerk@machesneypark.org.

Phone directories, staff lists, department budgets, and meeting minutes are all public records under Illinois law. The village must respond within five business days. Most requests for basic contact information are filled quickly, though more complex requests may take longer if documents need review.

The Machesney Park FOIA page has details on how to file a request, what information you need to include, and the expected timeline for a response. The page also explains any fees that may apply for copies or extensive searches.

Under the Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205), the village must preserve all official records. That includes archived phone directories, old staff lists, and historical documents. The clerk's office can help you find older records if they are still on file.

The state FOIA contacts page lists officers for state agencies, which is useful if your records search extends beyond the village.

How to Use This Phone Directory

Start with what you need. Village services go through Village Hall at 815-877-5432. Police matters go through the Winnebago County Sheriff's Machesney Park Division at 815-877-5519. Court matters and property taxes go through Winnebago County offices in Rockford. If you are not sure, call Village Hall and the front desk will point you in the right direction.

Village Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The sheriff's non-emergency line at 815-282-2600 is available outside business hours. For numbers not listed on this page, check the village website or call the main line and ask for the department by name.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Machesney Park sits just north of Rockford in Winnebago County. Loves Park is also nearby but does not currently have its own page on this site. The city listed below is the nearest community with a full phone directory page available.

Winnebago County Phone Directory

Machesney Park is in Winnebago County. County offices handle property tax assessments, vital records, court filings, and the sheriff's department that provides police services to the village. If your question involves county government, use the Winnebago County phone directory page for the right contacts. The main county offices are in Rockford, just a few minutes south of Machesney Park. Because the village contracts its police services through the county, many residents interact with county offices more than they might in other communities.