Oak Forest Phone Directory Lookup

The Oak Forest phone directory puts every city department number, office address, and schedule in one place. Oak Forest is a city of about 26,805 in Cook County, sitting in the south suburbs of Chicago. City Hall is at 15440 S Central Avenue, and the main phone number is 708-687-4050. That line goes to the front desk, where someone can transfer you to any department. Oak Forest also runs a police department, fire department, and public works division, each on its own direct line. Scroll below or use the search tool to find the number you need.

Oak Forest City Hall

City Hall is at 15440 S Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452. The main phone number is 708-687-4050. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The building houses the mayor's office, city clerk, finance department, community development, and administration. Most city business starts here, whether you call or walk in.

Mayor James Hortsman leads the city. The city clerk is Nicole Tormey, and her office handles official records, meeting minutes, and FOIA requests. Both offices are on the main floor of City Hall. If you need the mayor's office, ask for extension 1006 when you call the main number. The clerk can be reached at extension 1024.

The City of Oak Forest website posts department contacts, meeting agendas, permit forms, and city news.

Checking the website first can save you a phone call, especially for forms, schedules, and basic contact info.

Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. Bring any relevant paperwork if you have a specific question about a permit, bill, or city service. The front desk staff can steer you to the right window.

Oak Forest Department Phone Numbers

Oak Forest has about ten departments, all running their own piece of city government. The police department, fire department, and public works each have separate phone lines. Other departments share the main City Hall number and use extensions. Knowing which department you need before calling will save you time.

Here are the main numbers for Oak Forest city departments:

• City Hall Main: 708-687-4050
• Police Non-Emergency: 708-687-1376
• Fire Department: 708-687-6050
• Public Works: 708-535-4090
• Mayor's Office: 708-687-4050 ext. 1006
• City Clerk (Nicole Tormey): 708-687-4050 ext. 1024
• Building Department: 708-687-4050
• Finance Department: 708-687-4050

Public Works is at a separate location and has its own number. Call 708-535-4090 for anything related to roads, snow removal, water, or sewer service. The fire department at 708-687-6050 handles non-emergency fire calls, inspection questions, and burn permits. For emergencies, always dial 911.

The city also has a dispatch center that handles after-hours calls. The Oak Forest dispatchers take roughly 30,000 to 50,000 calls per year, so they are well-equipped to route you where you need to go, even outside normal office hours.

Oak Forest Police Department

The Oak Forest Police Department is led by Chief Scott Durano. The non-emergency number is 708-687-1376. For emergencies, dial 911. Use the non-emergency line for noise complaints, parking issues, follow-ups on a report, or to ask a general question. The line is staffed at all hours.

The department serves the entire city and coordinates with neighboring agencies when needed. Oak Forest borders several other south suburban communities, so cross-jurisdiction work comes up from time to time. If your matter falls outside city limits, the police can point you to the Cook County Sheriff or the correct local department.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request police staff directories and department phone lists. These are public records. The city must respond within five business days. Some records tied to active cases or undercover work may be exempt, but routine department contact info is available to anyone.

The department also handles community policing programs and crime prevention outreach. Check the Oak Forest Police Department page for updates, safety tips, and event notices.

FOIA and Records Requests

Oak Forest follows the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). Any member of the public can request city records, including phone directories, staff lists, department contacts, and meeting minutes. The city clerk at 708-687-4050 ext. 1024 processes these requests.

You can file a FOIA request by mail to 15440 S Central Avenue, Oak Forest, IL 60452, by email, or in person at City Hall. The city has five business days to respond. If they need extra time, they can take a five-day extension but must tell you in writing. Most simple requests don't cost anything. Large document requests may involve a per-page fee for copies.

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires the city to preserve all public records. Past phone directories, old staff lists, and archived department contacts are kept on file. If you need records from a prior year, the clerk's office is where to start that search.

State resources can also help if you need to understand your rights under FOIA or if a local office is not cooperating with your request.

Oak Forest Fire Department

The Oak Forest Fire Department can be reached at 708-687-6050 for non-emergency calls. That includes questions about fire inspections, burn permits, smoke detector programs, or general fire safety. For any active fire or medical emergency, call 911.

The department runs out of its own station, separate from City Hall. Firefighters and paramedics respond to emergencies across the city. Oak Forest also participates in mutual aid agreements with surrounding communities, so help is always close by even during a major event. The fire chief reports to the city administration, and the department's budget and staffing are set through the annual city budget process.

Tips for Reaching City Offices

Most calls start at 708-687-4050. Tell the front desk which department you need, and they will transfer you. For police matters that are not emergencies, call 708-687-1376. For fire department questions, use 708-687-6050. Public Works has its own line at 708-535-4090. If you are unsure where to start, the main number is always a safe first call.

The city website posts forms, permits, and contact pages for every department. Check there first if you want to avoid a phone call. For formal records requests, use the FOIA process through the clerk's office. And for anything involving county-level services like property taxes or court filings, you will need to go through Cook County offices instead.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Oak Forest is in the south suburbs of Chicago. Orland Park, Oak Lawn, and Tinley Park are all nearby with their own phone directory pages on this site. Homewood is close but does not have its own page here. The links below will take you to those community phone directories.

Cook County Phone Directory

Oak Forest is in Cook County. County offices handle property taxes, vital records, court filings, and services that sit above the city level. The Cook County Clerk, Assessor, and Treasurer all operate out of Chicago. For court matters in the south suburbs, the Markham courthouse handles cases for this area. If your question involves county government instead of city government, the Cook County phone directory page has the contacts you need.