Quincy Phone Directory Lookup

The Quincy phone directory lists all city department phone numbers, office locations, and contact details for this western Illinois city. Quincy is in Adams County and has a population just over 39,000. City Hall sits at 730 Maine Street, and the main line is 217-228-4500. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This page puts the most important Quincy city contacts in one place. Use the search tool below or browse through each section to find the number you need.

Quincy City Hall Phone Directory

City Hall is at 730 Maine Street, Quincy, IL 62301. The main number is 217-228-4500. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is the central building for Quincy city government. Most departments either have offices here or can be reached through the main line. If you are not sure who to call, dial the main number and ask to be transferred.

The City of Quincy posts department contacts and service info on its official website.

The Quincy city website is the main source for department pages, phone numbers, and online services for the city.

The City Clerk answers at 217-228-4510. You can also email the clerk at cityclerk@quincyil.gov. The clerk handles public records, council meeting minutes, FOIA requests, and official city documents. If you need a specific record or contact list that is not posted online, the clerk's office is a good first call. They keep the official directory of all city staff, and that directory is available to the public under state law.

Note: City Hall closes at 4:30 p.m. sharp, so plan to call or visit before then for same-day service.

Quincy Police Phone Numbers

The Quincy Police Department non-emergency line is 217-228-4480. You can also reach them by email at qpd@quincyil.gov. Use this line for reports, questions, and anything that does not need an immediate response. Always call 911 for emergencies. The police station is in the downtown area, and the front desk is open during business hours for walk-in requests.

If you need a copy of a police report, call the non-emergency line and ask for the records division. There may be a small fee for copies. The turnaround time depends on how recent the report is. Recent reports are usually ready faster. Older records may take a few extra days to pull from the archive.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can also request police department phone lists and staff directories. These are public records. The City Clerk's office handles FOIA requests for all city departments, including the police. Most requests get a response within five business days.

Quincy Government Contacts

The city runs a government page on its website that lists elected officials and department heads.

The Quincy government page shows who runs each department and how to reach them.

That page includes names, titles, and in some cases direct phone numbers for department leaders.

Quincy uses an aldermanic form of government. The city council is made up of aldermen who represent different wards, plus the mayor. If you need to reach your alderman, the city website lists contact info by ward. The mayor's office can be reached through the main City Hall number at 217-228-4500. Knowing which alderman represents your area can help you get local issues resolved faster, since they are the ones who bring neighborhood concerns to the full council.

City Services Phone Directory

Quincy runs several service departments that handle day-to-day needs for residents.

The Quincy services page breaks down what each department does and how to reach them.

This is useful when you are not sure which department handles your particular question or request.

Common departments that residents call include Public Works, Community Development, and the Water Department. Public Works handles streets, trash, and general infrastructure. Community Development deals with building permits, zoning, and code enforcement. The Water Department manages water billing and service. All of these can be reached through the main City Hall line at 217-228-4500 if you do not have the direct number handy.

Here are some tips for reaching Quincy city offices:

• Call 217-228-4500 for the main switchboard
• Dial 217-228-4510 for the City Clerk
• Use 217-228-4480 for non-emergency police
• Always call 911 for emergencies
• Check the city website for forms and online services

FOIA and Records in Quincy

Quincy follows the 5 ILCS 140 rules for public records. Anyone can file a FOIA request. You do not need to be a Quincy resident. The request must be in writing and describe the records you want. The city has five business days to respond. Phone directories, staff contact lists, meeting minutes, and department budgets are all public records you can request.

The City Clerk at 217-228-4510 is the FOIA officer for Quincy. Send your request by email to cityclerk@quincyil.gov, by mail to 730 Maine Street, Quincy, IL 62301, or drop it off in person at City Hall. There is no charge for the first 50 pages of black-and-white copies. Larger requests may come with a per-page fee that the city will quote before they start copying. Most simple requests, like asking for a department phone list, are easy to fill and come back fast.

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) also applies to Quincy. This law requires the city to preserve public records, including phone directories and staff lists from past years. Old directories are not destroyed. They are kept in the city archive and can be requested through FOIA just like current records.

Note: If the city denies your FOIA request, you can appeal to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor at no charge.

Quincy Phone Directory and State Resources

Some services in Quincy are handled at the state level rather than the city level. For things like state tax questions, professional licenses, and state agency contacts, the Illinois state government website is the place to go.

The state FOIA contacts page lists offices across Illinois that handle public records requests.

This Illinois FOIA page shows how state agencies handle records requests, which is useful if your question goes beyond Quincy city government.

Quincy residents who need state-level phone numbers can also check the main Illinois website. The state runs a directory of all state agencies, offices, and departments. If you are looking for a number that the city does not have, chances are it falls under a state or county office. Start with the city, then check the county, then check the state. That order works for most questions.

How to Use the Quincy Directory

Start with the main line. Call 217-228-4500 and tell the person who answers what you need. They will either help you or transfer your call. This works for any department in Quincy. If you already know the department, use the direct number from this page to skip the switchboard.

Most Quincy city offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The police non-emergency line is staffed around the clock. If you call City Hall after hours, you will likely reach voicemail. Leave a message with your name and number and someone will call you back the next business day. For urgent matters outside of office hours, call the police non-emergency line at 217-228-4480 and they can help connect you to on-call staff if needed.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Quincy is in the western part of Illinois, along the Mississippi River. The nearest large city with a phone directory page on this site is Springfield, which is the state capital. If you need contacts for other Illinois cities, the link below has the phone directory for Springfield city offices.

Adams County Phone Directory

Quincy is in Adams County. County-level offices handle property taxes, court filings, vital records, and county law enforcement. If your question involves a county service rather than a city service, you will need to reach the Adams County offices. The county courthouse is in Quincy, so county and city offices are both in the same town. Many residents need both city and county phone numbers, depending on whether the issue involves city government or county government. Check the Adams County website for county department contacts and phone numbers.