Palos Hills Phone Directory

The Palos Hills phone directory brings together all city department contacts for this southwest Cook County community. Palos Hills is a city of about 18,081 people, tucked between Hickory Hills, Palos Heights, and Worth Township. City Hall is at 10335 South Roberts Road, and the main number is 708-598-3400. Each department has its own line or extension. This page collects all the key numbers so you can reach the right office on the first call. Use the search tool below or scroll through the full directory.

Palos Hills City Hall Contacts

City Hall is at 10335 South Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The main number is 708-598-3400. The fax line is 708-598-2475. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The office is closed on weekends.

Unlike many Cook County suburbs that operate as villages, Palos Hills is technically a city. That means department names use "City" rather than "Village" throughout. The government structure works through a mayor and city council. Day-to-day questions about city services start at the main number, where staff can route you to the right department.

The City of Palos Hills website is the official source for department contacts, city services, and meeting schedules. The site has a full phone directory page listing every department and extension number. It is worth checking there if you need a very specific office or staff member that is not listed on this page.

The state directory also links to local government pages across Illinois, including Cook County cities like Palos Hills.

The building department handles permits, inspections, and code enforcement. Reach the building department through the main City Hall number at 708-598-3400, extension 1112. The building official is Tom Lesnicki. Call that extension for permit questions, inspection scheduling, and zoning inquiries.

Palos Hills Department Phone Numbers

Palos Hills has several departments that run out of City Hall and nearby facilities. Here are the main contact numbers in the city phone directory:

• City Hall Main Line: 708-598-3400
• Building Department (Tom Lesnicki): 708-598-3400 ext. 1112
• Public Works / Sewer and Water: 708-598-3400
• Community Resources: 708-430-4500
• Parks and Recreation: 708-430-4500
• Municipal Golf Course: 708-599-0202
• City Hall Fax: 708-598-2475

The community resources department is at a separate location: 8455 West 103rd Street, Palos Hills, IL 60465. That office shares a phone line with parks and recreation at 708-430-4500. Community resources handles programs, events, and recreation services for residents. If you are looking for park schedules, sports leagues, or community event details, that is the number to call.

Public works covers streets, water, sewer, and infrastructure maintenance. Reach them at the main City Hall number. For water billing or sewer questions, call 708-598-3400 and ask for the right department. The staff there can handle routine questions and transfer you to the right person for anything more specific.

Palos Hills Police Department

The Palos Hills Police Department is at 8555 West 103rd Street, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The non-emergency number is 708-598-2151. The front desk line is 708-598-2992. For emergencies, always dial 911.

Use the non-emergency line for noise complaints, parking problems, follow-ups on past reports, and general police questions. The front desk number works during business hours for administrative matters. The non-emergency line is staffed around the clock. Officers patrol the city at all hours. If your concern falls outside Palos Hills city limits, the police can point you to the right agency. The Cook County Sheriff's Office covers nearby unincorporated areas.

Police records and incident reports can be requested through the department or through a FOIA request to the city. The Palos Hills Police Department website has additional contact info, services, and frequently asked questions.

Fire Protection in Palos Hills

Palos Hills is served by the North Palos Fire Protection District. The station is at 10629 South Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL 60465. The non-emergency phone number is 708-974-4474. For fire and medical emergencies, always call 911.

The fire district is a separate government body from the city. It serves Palos Hills and parts of the surrounding area. Use the non-emergency line for fire prevention questions, inspection scheduling, smoke detector programs, and general department inquiries. The district handles fire response, emergency medical calls, and building fire inspections. If you need a copy of a fire report, contact the district directly or submit a records request.

FOIA and Public Records

Palos Hills follows the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) for all public records requests. Call City Hall at 708-598-3400 to reach the FOIA officer. Phone directories, staff contact lists, department email addresses, and meeting minutes are all available as public records. The city must respond within five business days.

Under the Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205), Palos Hills must preserve and maintain all public records. That includes old phone directories, past staff lists, and archived department contact sheets. If you need historical contact info, the city can help you find it. Records are kept according to the state's retention schedules, so even documents from years back may still be available.

The state FOIA contacts page lists records officers across Illinois state government. Use it if your search goes beyond the city level.

You do not need to give a reason for a FOIA request. Most employee contact info is public. Some narrow exceptions apply to certain law enforcement positions, but the general city phone directory is always available on request.

How to Use This Directory

Start with the department that handles your issue. Permits go to the building department at extension 1112. Water and sewer go to public works. Recreation programs go to community resources at 708-430-4500. If you are not sure who handles your question, call the main City Hall line at 708-598-3400. The front desk can get you to the right place.

Most Palos Hills city offices are open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The police non-emergency line at 708-598-2151 is available around the clock. Fire questions go to the North Palos Fire Protection District at 708-974-4474 during business hours. For everything else, stick to regular office hours. If you plan to visit City Hall, calling ahead can help make sure the staff you need is available when you get there.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Palos Hills sits in the southwest suburbs of Cook County. Hickory Hills and Palos Heights are immediate neighbors but do not currently have their own phone directory pages on this site. Oak Lawn is the nearest community with a full page available.

Cook County Phone Directory

Palos Hills is in Cook County. County-level offices handle property taxes, vital records, court filings, and other services that fall outside city government. The main Cook County offices are in downtown Chicago, but some satellite offices serve the south and southwest suburbs. If your question involves county government rather than the City of Palos Hills, use the Cook County phone directory page for the right contact information. Many Palos Hills residents need both city and county numbers depending on what they are dealing with.