Search Oak Lawn Phone Directory

The Oak Lawn phone directory brings together all the key contact numbers for village government offices in one place. Oak Lawn is a village in Cook County with a population of around 56,861 residents. Village Hall on Raymond Avenue is the center of local government, and most departments can be reached through the main switchboard there. This page collects phone numbers, addresses, and office details so you can get in touch with the right person on the first try. From the police non-emergency line to the village clerk, everything is listed here.

Oak Lawn Village Hall Phone Numbers

Oak Lawn Village Hall is at 9446 S. Raymond Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453. The main phone number is 708-636-4400. This line reaches the front desk, and staff can route you to any department from there. Village Hall is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours. You can walk in for most services, but calling first is a good idea if you only need a quick answer or want to make sure the right person is available.

The Village of Oak Lawn has a website that serves as the main online hub for department contacts and services.

The Oak Lawn village website lists department pages, staff contacts, and forms you can fill out before your visit.

The Village Manager, Tom Phelan, can be reached at 708-499-7743. The Assistant Village Manager, Jerry Dillon, picks up at 708-499-7881. The Village Clerk, Claire Henning, takes calls at 708-499-7738. These are the three offices that residents call most often for general village questions. If you need something and are not sure where to start, the clerk's office is a safe first call.

Note: The Village Manager's Office handles overall village operations, while the Clerk's Office deals with records, licenses, and FOIA requests.

Police and Fire Phone Directory

For non-emergency police calls in Oak Lawn, dial 708-499-7721. The Oak Lawn Police Department handles things like noise complaints, parking issues, traffic questions, and general police inquiries through this line. Always call 911 for emergencies. The police station is near Village Hall, and the front desk is staffed during normal hours for walk-in questions too.

The Oak Lawn Fire Department shares the same non-emergency number at 708-499-7700. Fire-related questions about inspections, smoke detector programs, and fire safety go through this line. The fire department also handles ambulance and EMS services for the village. If you need to ask about a specific fire station or schedule an inspection, call the non-emergency number and they will connect you with the right person.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request staff directories and phone lists from both the police and fire departments. The police department processes its own FOIA requests separately from the village clerk. If you want a full roster or department phone list, you will need to file with each department individually.

Both departments post some contact info on the village website, but a FOIA request gets you the complete internal directory that includes direct extensions and unit-level contacts not shown online.

Oak Lawn Village Clerk Directory

The Village Clerk's Office is one of the busiest offices in Oak Lawn. Claire Henning serves as Village Clerk and can be reached at 708-499-7738. The clerk's office handles a wide range of services including business licenses, vehicle stickers, pet licenses, and public records requests. If you need an official document from the village, this is where most requests go.

The clerk's office also manages the village's FOIA process. You can submit a request in writing or use the online form on the Oak Lawn FOIA page. Under state law, the village has five business days to respond. Most requests for phone directories and contact lists get turned around quickly because they are straightforward records that do not need much review.

Village board meeting agendas and minutes also go through the clerk's office. If you want to know what the board discussed or see the agenda for an upcoming meeting, the clerk can send you copies or point you to where they are posted online. Meeting schedules are on the village website.

FOIA and Records in Oak Lawn

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) gives you the right to request public records from any government body in the state. In Oak Lawn, most FOIA requests go through the Village Clerk's Office. Phone directories, department contact sheets, staff lists, budgets, contracts, and meeting records are all available through this process.

The Illinois state website provides details on FOIA requirements that apply to all public bodies across the state.

This state FOIA contacts page lists officers for state agencies, but the same law covers local bodies like Oak Lawn.

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires the village to keep and preserve all public records. This includes old phone directories, past staff rosters, and archived department contact sheets. Even records that are no longer in daily use must be stored properly and made available when someone asks for them. The village cannot destroy records without following the state's retention schedule.

Note: Police FOIA requests go through the Oak Lawn Police Department, not through the Village Clerk's Office.

Oak Lawn Village Services Directory

Oak Lawn runs a range of departments that handle different parts of village life. Public Works takes care of streets, water, sewer, and snow removal. The Building Department handles permits, inspections, and code enforcement. The Parks Department manages recreational facilities and programs. Each department has staff you can reach through the main Village Hall number at 708-636-4400.

Here are some common reasons residents call Oak Lawn village offices:

• Report a pothole or streetlight outage through Public Works
• Ask about building permits and inspections through the Building Department
• Get info on park programs and facility rentals through Parks
• Request a copy of a village ordinance through the Clerk's Office
• Report a code violation or property complaint

Most departments share the same Monday through Friday schedule as Village Hall. A few services have seasonal hours. Snow removal hotlines, for example, only activate during winter months. The village posts updates about seasonal services on its website and through local channels. If you are not sure which department handles your issue, call the main line and the front desk will get you to the right place.

Using the Oak Lawn Phone Directory

Figure out which office handles your issue before you call. Village services like water, streets, and building permits go through Village Hall at 708-636-4400. Police matters go to 708-499-7721. Fire and EMS questions go to 708-499-7700. Records requests go through the clerk at 708-499-7738. Starting with the right number saves time.

County-level services are separate from the village. Property tax questions, vital records, and court matters go through Cook County offices, not through Oak Lawn Village Hall. The Cook County Assessor handles property taxes. The Cook County Clerk handles vital records. Knowing the difference between village and county responsibilities keeps you from getting sent back and forth between offices.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Several cities and villages near Oak Lawn have their own phone directory pages with local department contacts and office details. If you live close to a border or need to reach a neighboring community, use the links below.

Cook County Phone Directory

Oak Lawn is in Cook County. County-level offices handle things like 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 Oak Lawn residents need both village and county numbers depending on the issue at hand.