Access Matteson Phone Directory

The Matteson phone directory lists every village department and office that serves residents in this south suburban Cook County community. Matteson has a population of about 18,645 and is located along the Lincoln Highway corridor south of Chicago. Village Hall at Village Commons is the main government building where most departments work. The village runs its own police and fire departments, public works, and community development offices. This page puts together the phone numbers, addresses, and key staff contacts you need to reach the right department on the first call.

Matteson Village Hall Phone Numbers

Matteson Village Hall is at 4900 Village Commons, Matteson, IL 60443. The main phone number is 708-283-4900. The fax number is 708-748-5196. Village Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Most village departments work out of this building or can be reached through the main number.

Anthony Burton serves as Village Administrator and can be reached at 708-283-4916 or by email at aburton@villageofmatteson.org. Keith Chambers is the Deputy Administrator at 708-283-4985. The administrator's office runs the day-to-day operations for the village. If you have a question and do not know which department to call, the administrator's office can point you in the right direction.

The Village of Matteson website is the main online resource for department contacts, meeting agendas, forms, and village services. You can pay bills, look up staff contacts, and find meeting schedules from the website.

The Illinois state portal links to local government websites, including the Village of Matteson.

Matteson Police and Fire Contacts

The Matteson Police Department can be reached for non-emergency calls at 708-503-3130. Police Chief Mikal Elamin can be contacted at 708-283-4704 or by email at melamin@villageofmatteson.org. The police department handles crime reports, traffic enforcement, parking issues, and community safety programs. Always call 911 for emergencies.

You can also submit tips to the Matteson Police through the Matteson Police Tip411 page on the village website. This is useful for reporting things anonymously without calling in.

The Matteson Fire Department is led by Fire Chief Derek Bryant, who can be reached at 708-996-4096 or dbryant@villageofmatteson.org. The fire department handles fire suppression, emergency medical services, fire inspections, and hazmat response. For non-emergency fire questions, call the chief's office. For emergencies, call 911.

Both departments keep their own records. Police reports go through the police department. Fire incident reports go through the fire department. Each department handles its own FOIA requests, so make sure you send your request to the right office if you need a specific record.

Matteson Department Directory

The Building Department is at 4900 Village Commons and can be reached at 708-481-8313. The fax is 708-748-2326. This office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you need a building permit, want to schedule an inspection, or have a code question, this is the number to call. The building department handles residential and commercial permits, inspections, and property maintenance code enforcement.

Key department contacts and their direct phone numbers:

• Ernest Roberts, Community Development Director: 708-283-4944
• Priscilla Cordero, Economic Development Director: 708-283-4779
• Rasheed Jones, Finance Director: 708-283-4753
• Gordon Hardin, Public Works Superintendent: 708-283-5423

The Community Development Department handles zoning, planning, and land use questions. If you want to know what you can build on your lot or need a variance, this is the office to contact. Economic Development works with businesses looking to open or expand in Matteson. The Finance Department manages village billing, taxes, and budget questions. Public Works handles streets, storm water, snow removal, and infrastructure maintenance.

Matteson Public Works

Gordon Hardin leads the Public Works Department and can be reached at 708-283-5423 or ghardin@villageofmatteson.org. Public works takes care of road maintenance, snow plowing, storm water systems, and village infrastructure. If you spot a pothole, a damaged sign, or a drainage problem, this is the department to call.

Water and sewer services in Matteson go through the village. Billing questions about water service go through the Finance Department at 708-283-4753. If you have a water emergency like a main break or no water pressure, call the main village number at 708-283-4900 during business hours. After hours, call the police non-emergency line at 708-503-3130 and they can dispatch a crew.

Snow removal follows a priority route system. Main roads and school routes get cleared first, then residential streets. During big storms the village posts updates on its website and through social media. Trash and recycling pickup schedules vary by area. Check the village website for your specific pickup day and any holiday schedule changes.

FOIA and Public Records in Matteson

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) gives you the right to request public records from the Village of Matteson. Phone directories, staff rosters, budgets, contracts, and meeting minutes are all available on request. The village has five business days to respond after receiving your written FOIA request.

There is no fee for looking at records in person at Village Hall. Paper copies may cost a small per-page fee. Electronic records are usually provided at no charge. The village posts some documents on its website already, so check online before filing a formal request.

The state FOIA resource page above explains how public records law works across all Illinois municipalities, including Matteson.

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires Matteson to keep public records based on the state retention schedule. Old phone directories, past budgets, and archived staff lists must be preserved or properly disposed of following state rules. If you need a record from several years ago, the village should still have it in the archives.

How to Use This Phone Directory

Start by figuring out which department handles your issue. Village services like water, streets, and permits go through Village Hall at 708-283-4900. Building permits go to 708-481-8313. Police matters go to 708-503-3130. Fire questions go to 708-996-4096. If you are not sure, call the main number and the front desk staff will route you.

County services do not go through Matteson Village Hall. Property taxes, vital records, and court matters go through Cook County. The Cook County Assessor handles property tax appeals. The Cook County Clerk handles birth and death certificates. If your question involves county government, you need to contact Cook County directly. Matteson is in Cook County, so all county-level services go through the Cook County offices.

The village also has several boards and commissions that meet regularly. The Board of Trustees, Fire and Police Commission, Public Works Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Economic Development Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Administration and Finance Commission all hold public meetings. Check the village website for meeting dates, agendas, and how to attend or participate.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Several communities near Matteson have their own government offices and departments. Park Forest, Homewood, and Richton Park are all close neighbors but do not have phone directory pages on this site yet. Check back later as more pages are added.

Cook County Phone Directory

Matteson is in Cook County. County offices handle property taxes, vital records, court filings, elections, and services beyond what the village government provides. The Cook County main number is 312-443-5500. Many Matteson residents need both village and county phone numbers depending on the situation. Use the Cook County phone directory page for county-level contacts and department numbers.