Niles Village Phone Directory

The Niles phone directory lists contact numbers for every village department and office in this Cook County suburb just northwest of Chicago. Niles has a population of about 30,064 and borders the city of Chicago on its east side. The village Municipal Building on Civic Center Drive is where most departments are based, and the front desk there can connect you with any office. This page has phone numbers for Village Hall, the police and fire departments, community development, and more. Use the search tool or browse the sections to find the right number.

Niles Village Hall Contact Info

The Village of Niles Municipal Building is at 1000 Civic Center Drive, Niles, IL 60714. The main phone number is (847) 588-8000. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This building houses general government, community development, and the finance department. The front desk takes all calls and can transfer you to any office.

The Village of Niles website is the best place to start for phone numbers and department info. The site has a full staff directory with names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses.

The state site also has contact info for local offices across Illinois, which helps when you need a number not listed on the village page.

Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. The lobby has a front desk where you can ask questions, drop off forms, or pay bills. Phone calls are usually faster, though. Staff can look up info while you wait on the line. If you call after hours, leave a message and someone will call you back the next business day.

Village Hall closes on state and federal holidays. Check the website before you go if it might be a holiday.

Niles Department Phone Numbers

The village runs several departments out of the Municipal Building and a few other locations. Here are the key numbers for Niles:

• Village Hall main line: (847) 588-8000
• General Government: (847) 588-8010
• Community Development: (847) 588-8040
• Police non-emergency: (847) 588-6500
• Fire Department: (847) 588-6800

General Government at (847) 588-8010 covers administration, the village manager's office, and most day-to-day government functions. If you are not sure which department to call, start here. The staff can route you to the right place. Community Development at (847) 588-8040 handles building permits, zoning, inspections, and code enforcement.

The village departments page lists each office with a description of what it covers and links to the staff directory. That is a good resource if you need a specific person's direct line.

Niles also runs a Family Fitness Center and a Senior Center. Both have their own phone numbers. The fitness center is a popular spot for residents, and the senior center offers programs and services for older adults in the community. Check the village website for those numbers if you need them.

Niles Police Phone Numbers

The Niles Police Department is at 7000 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714. The non-emergency number is (847) 588-6500. For emergencies, call 911. The non-emergency line handles report requests, case questions, and general info. Calls go to dispatch, and they can connect you with an officer or the records division.

The police department has its own building separate from Village Hall. It runs a 24-hour dispatch line. If you need to file a report or pick up paperwork, you can walk in during business hours. The police department page on the village site has more details on services, community policing, and how to reach specific units.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request phone directories, staff lists, incident reports, and other records from the Niles Police Department. FOIA requests go through the village. Response time is five business days under state law, though some requests take longer if they involve review or a large number of records.

Niles Fire Department

The Niles Fire Department is at 8360 Dempster Street, Niles, IL 60714. The main phone number is (847) 588-6800. Admin office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The fax number is (847) 588-6850. For fire emergencies, always call 911.

The department handles fire calls, ambulance service, and emergency medical response for the village. If you have a non-emergency question about fire safety, smoke detectors, inspections, or permits, call the main number during business hours. Staff can help with fire prevention questions and schedule inspections for businesses. The fire department is also involved in community outreach programs and safety education events throughout the year.

Public Records and FOIA in Niles

Niles is a public body under Illinois law. All village records, including phone directories, department contact lists, and staff directories, are open to the public. FOIA requests can be sent to the village by mail, in person at Village Hall, or by email to ContactNiles@vniles.com.

The law that covers this is 5 ILCS 140, the Freedom of Information Act. Any person can ask for records from a public body, and the body must respond within five business days. Phone lists, email directories, meeting minutes, budgets, and most other village documents are all available under FOIA. Niles follows the same process as every other municipality in the state.

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) also applies to Niles. It requires the village to keep and preserve public records for set periods of time. Old directories and past contact lists may still be on file at Village Hall or in storage. If something is no longer on the website, a FOIA request is the way to get it.

Most FOIA requests in Niles are free for the first 50 pages of black-and-white copies. The village may charge for larger requests or for copies in color.

How to Use This Directory

Start with the main number at (847) 588-8000. Ask for the department you need. The front desk can transfer you to any office in the Municipal Building. For police, use (847) 588-6500. For fire, call (847) 588-6800. Those departments are in separate buildings with their own phone systems.

Niles is a close-knit village, so most departments are small and responsive. You will usually get a real person on the line during business hours. If you reach voicemail, leave a message with your name, number, and what you need. Staff are good about calling back.

The Illinois state FOIA contacts page is a good resource if you need to reach a state agency that works with Niles or Cook County.

That page lists FOIA officers for agencies across the state, which can be useful if your question involves both village and state government.

Niles Phone Directory Records

The village keeps records of all department contacts and staff directories. These are public records under Illinois law. If you need a full list of phone numbers for a department or a copy of a past directory, you can request it through the village. The Local Records Act sets the rules for how long villages must keep different types of records, and phone directories fall under general administrative records.

Niles stores these records at the Municipal Building or in a secure archive. Older directories may still be on file. If you are looking for a directory from a few years back, a FOIA request is the best route. Some records may also be on file at the county level, since Cook County keeps its own set of records separate from what Niles holds.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Niles is in the near northwest suburbs of Chicago, surrounded by several other communities. Skokie, Des Plaines, and Park Ridge all have phone directory pages on this site. Morton Grove is also next to Niles, but it does not have a directory page here yet.

Cook County Phone Directory

Niles is in Cook County. County-level offices handle things like property records, vital records, court filings, and tax collection that fall outside village government. The Cook County offices are based in downtown Chicago at the county building. If your question involves county government rather than village government, use the Cook County phone directory page for the right contact. Many Niles residents need both village and county numbers depending on the issue.