Find River Forest Phone Directory

The River Forest phone directory puts all village department contacts in one spot for this Cook County community of close to 12,000 residents. River Forest runs its own village hall, police force, public works, and clerk's office from 400 Park Avenue. The main phone line is 708-366-8500. This page lists every key number you need to reach village staff, file records requests, and get in touch with local offices. Use it to save time and skip the runaround when you call.

River Forest Village Hall Phone Numbers

Village Hall sits at 400 Park Avenue, River Forest, IL 60305. This is the hub for all village government work. The main phone number is 708-366-8500. Call that line and the front desk can route you to any department. Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours, but a quick call first can tell you if you need to bring forms or documents. Staff are there Monday through Friday and can handle most questions on the spot.

The Village of River Forest website has department listings, meeting agendas, and contact info for every office. If you want to look up a direct extension before calling, the site is a good first step.

The state homepage links to tools that cover River Forest and all other Illinois communities.

River Forest also has a Village Administrator's office that runs day-to-day operations. If your question cuts across departments or you just can't figure out which office to call, try the administrator through the main line. They work with every department head and can point you in the right direction fast. The village government is small compared to places like Chicago, but that works in your favor. Fewer layers means quicker answers.

River Forest Village Clerk Directory

The Village Clerk handles public records, board meeting minutes, ordinances, and all official village documents in River Forest. Reach the clerk's office at 708-366-8500 ext. 358. This is the office to call if you need a copy of a record, want to review meeting minutes, or have a question about a village ordinance. The clerk also serves as the FOIA officer for the village.

River Forest posts a FOIA request form on the village website that you can fill out and submit online. The form asks for your name, contact info, and a clear description of the records you want. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), the village has five business days to respond. Most routine requests get handled well within that window.

The first 50 pages of black-and-white copies are free. Electronic records sent by email usually cost nothing at all. If your request is large or complex, the clerk will let you know the timeline and any costs before they start pulling documents.

River Forest Police Phone Numbers

The River Forest Police Department non-emergency line is 708-366-7125. Always call 911 for emergencies. The River Forest Police Department is at 400 Park Avenue, the same building as Village Hall. Use the non-emergency number for noise complaints, parking issues, follow-ups on reports, or general police questions.

Police records are public under Illinois law with some limits. Incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records can be requested through the clerk's office or directly from the police department. Active investigation files and juvenile records may be exempt. The 5 ILCS 140 spells out what is and is not public. If you are not sure whether a record is available, call the clerk at ext. 358 or submit a FOIA request. The village will tell you what they can and cannot release.

Note: The police non-emergency line at 708-366-7125 is separate from the main village line at 708-366-8500.

River Forest Public Records Access

Every document the Village of River Forest creates or receives is a public record under state law. That includes phone directory listings, department contact sheets, budget documents, vendor contracts, meeting minutes, and staff lists. The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires the village to keep these records on the state retention schedule. Old records cannot be tossed without following the right steps.

For most records, the fastest route is the online FOIA form or a call to the clerk at 708-366-8500 ext. 358. The village posts board agendas, budgets, and some reports on its website already, so check there first. If what you need is not posted, file a FOIA request. The online form gives you a written record of the exchange, which is useful if you need to follow up later.

The River Forest FOIA and transparency page explains the full process and links to the request form.

State-level records that touch on River Forest, like highway grants or regulatory filings, go through the relevant state agency instead of the village.

River Forest Department Phone Contacts

Beyond the clerk and police, River Forest runs departments for Public Works, Community Development, and Finance. Public Works takes care of streets, water, sewer, and storm drainage. Community Development handles building permits, zoning, and inspections. The Finance office manages utility billing and village accounts. All of these departments are reachable through the main line at 708-366-8500. Front desk staff know who handles what and can transfer your call.

If you want a direct extension, the village website has a staff directory with individual phone numbers and email addresses. Having the direct line saves time during busy periods when the main line may have a short hold. River Forest is a compact village, so most staff wear more than one hat. That means the person you reach can often answer questions that would take two or three transfers in a bigger city.

The village updates its online directory more often than any printed list, so check the website for the most current phone numbers and extensions.

How to Use This Phone Directory

Start with the right department. Village services like water, streets, and permits go through Village Hall at 708-366-8500. Police matters use 708-366-7125 for non-emergencies. Records and FOIA requests go to the clerk at ext. 358. If you are not sure, the main line can point you to the right place.

Here are some tips for reaching River Forest village offices:

• Call 708-366-8500 for Village Hall and general questions
• Use 708-366-7125 for police non-emergency calls
• Ask for ext. 358 to reach the clerk or file a FOIA request
• Have your address or account number ready when you call
• Check the village website before calling for forms and basic info

Most village offices keep regular hours, Monday through Friday. If you call after hours, leave a voicemail with your name and number. Staff usually get back to you within one business day. The police non-emergency line has coverage around the clock, so that number works any time for police questions.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Several cities near River Forest have their own phone directory pages with local department contacts and office details. If you live near a village border or need to reach a neighboring community's offices, the links below can help. Each page covers phone numbers, addresses, and hours for that city's government.

Cook County Phone Directory

River Forest is in Cook County. County offices handle property tax records, vital records, court filings, and other services that go beyond the village level. If your question involves county government, reach out to Cook County offices directly. Many River Forest residents need both village and county numbers depending on what they are looking for. The Cook County Clerk and the circuit court each have their own phone lines that are separate from the village system.