Search Morton Grove Phone Directory

The Morton Grove phone directory brings together village department contacts, public safety numbers, and local service lines in one place. Morton Grove is a village of about 24,619 people in Cook County, just northwest of Chicago. Village Hall on Capulina Avenue houses most departments, and the main switchboard routes calls to the right office. This page lists the phone numbers, addresses, and office hours for every village department so you can reach the right person without guessing. The village also runs a 24-hour municipal hotline for after-hours questions.

Morton Grove Village Hall Phone Numbers

Morton Grove Village Hall is at 6101 Capulina Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053. The main phone number is 847-965-4100. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The fax number is 847-965-4162. Village Hall houses administration, finance, building, and several other departments under one roof.

Village President Janine Witko leads the village government. Village Clerk Eileen Scanlon Harford manages public records, meeting documents, and village ordinances. Village Administrator Charles L. Meyer oversees day-to-day operations across all departments. These offices can all be reached through the main Village Hall number.

The Village of Morton Grove website is the primary online resource for department contacts, board agendas, and village services. You can also email the village at info@mortongroveil.org for general questions.

The 24-hour municipal hotline number is 847-663-6161. This line takes calls outside normal business hours for non-emergency issues that need attention before the next business day. Use it for things like water main breaks, downed trees, or other urgent but non-life-threatening situations.

State-level directories for Illinois can help you verify local contacts and find related state agency numbers.

The state portal links to village websites across Illinois and can serve as a backup if the local site is down or hard to navigate.

Morton Grove Police and Fire Contacts

The Morton Grove Police Department non-emergency number is 847-470-5200. Always call 911 for emergencies. The police station is part of the village's public safety complex. The department handles patrol, investigations, community programs, and traffic enforcement. For police records requests, contact the department directly rather than going through Village Hall.

The Morton Grove Police Department page on the village website has details about services, crime prevention programs, and online reporting options. You can file certain non-emergency reports through the website instead of calling.

The Morton Grove Fire Department can be reached at 847-470-5226. The fire station is at 6250 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, IL 60053. The department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, and fire prevention inspections. For business fire inspections or questions about smoke detectors and fire safety, call this number during business hours.

Both the police and fire departments fall under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). Staff directories, incident logs, and department budgets are public records you can request. The village must respond within five business days. Each department may handle its own FOIA process, so check with them about where to send your request.

Morton Grove Village Services Directory

The Public Works Department phone number is 847-470-5235 and the fax is 847-965-9511. Public Works covers street maintenance, water and sewer services, snow removal, and refuse collection. If you have a pothole to report, a water billing question, or a trash pickup issue, this is the number to call.

The Finance Department can be reached at 847-470-5243. This office handles the village budget, tax information, vendor payments, and financial reporting. The Finance office is inside Village Hall at 6101 Capulina Avenue.

The Building Department at Village Hall handles permits, inspections, and code enforcement. Call the main number at 847-965-4100 and ask for the building department. You need a permit for most construction, renovation, and demolition work in the village. The department reviews plans and schedules inspections throughout the project.

Morton Grove also runs a Family and Senior Services department and an Emergency Management Agency. The Family and Senior Services office helps residents connect with social services, transportation assistance, and community programs. The emergency management office coordinates disaster planning and response for the village.

Public Records and FOIA in Morton Grove

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) gives you the right to request public records from Morton Grove village departments. Phone directories, staff rosters, department budgets, meeting minutes, and contracts are all available. The village has five business days to respond to a FOIA request. There is no fee to inspect records in person. Copies may cost a small amount per page.

Morton Grove uses an online FOIA portal through NextRequest where you can submit and track public records requests. This makes the process faster and more transparent than sending a letter or filling out a paper form. You can see the status of your request online at any time.

Under the Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205), the village must keep public records according to the state retention schedule. Past phone directories, old staff lists, and archived department documents are preserved based on these rules. If you need a record from several years ago, the village should still have it in storage or be able to point you to where it went.

Here are some of the records you can request from Morton Grove:

• Village department phone directories and contact lists
• Board of trustees meeting minutes and agendas
• Vendor contracts and procurement documents
• Building permit records and inspection results
• Annual budget reports and financial audits

How to Use This Directory

Figure out which department handles your issue first. Village services like water, streets, and building permits go through Village Hall at 847-965-4100 or the specific department numbers listed above. Police matters use 847-470-5200. Fire and EMS questions go to 847-470-5226. After hours, the municipal hotline at 847-663-6161 takes urgent non-emergency calls. Public records requests go through the Village Clerk or the online NextRequest portal.

State contacts can also be useful if your question goes beyond what the village handles.

For state agency numbers and services that overlap with local government, the Illinois state contact page is a good starting point.

County-level services do not go through Morton Grove Village Hall. Property tax questions, vital records, and court matters are handled by Cook County. The Cook County Assessor handles property tax assessments. The Cook County Clerk manages vital records like birth and death certificates. If your question falls outside what the village handles, you will need to reach out to the county.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Morton Grove borders several communities in the north suburban area. If you need to reach a neighboring village or city's government offices, the links below take you to their phone directory pages with department contacts and office details. Niles is also nearby but does not have a directory page on this site yet.

Cook County Phone Directory

Morton Grove is in Cook County. County offices handle property tax assessments, vital records, and court filings. The main Cook County phone number is 312-443-5500. If your question involves county government rather than village government, use the Cook County phone directory page for the right contact information. Many Morton Grove residents need both village and county numbers depending on what they are dealing with.