Riverdale Phone Directory Lookup

The Riverdale phone directory covers all village government departments and their contact numbers in this south suburban Cook County community. Riverdale has a population of about 10,340 and sits along the Calumet River south of Chicago. Village Hall on West 144th Street serves as the main hub for local government services and phone inquiries. You can reach most departments through a single main line. This page breaks down the key phone numbers, office addresses, and department details so you can get in touch with the right office fast. Use the search tool or browse through each section.

Riverdale Village Hall Phone Numbers

Riverdale Village Hall is at 157 W. 144th Street, Riverdale, IL 60827. The main phone number is 708-841-2200. The fax line is 708-841-7587. This building houses the core village departments, and the front desk can route your call to the right office. Hours run Monday through Friday during standard business hours. If you need to stop by in person, the building is easy to find on 144th Street near the center of town. Most routine questions can be handled with a quick call to the main line.

The Village of Riverdale website is the main online portal for all government services and department contacts.

The site links to department pages and provides phone numbers along with service information for residents.

The administration office runs day-to-day village operations. Call 708-841-2200 to reach them. If you are not sure which department handles your concern, start with the front desk. Staff there are used to getting all types of calls and can point you to the right person. Riverdale keeps its key offices under one roof at Village Hall, which makes it simpler to get transferred than in towns where departments sit in separate buildings spread across the area.

Riverdale Village Clerk Office

The Riverdale Village Clerk can be reached at 708-841-2000. The clerk's office handles official village records, meeting minutes, ordinances, and public document requests. If you need a copy of any village record or want to find out where a specific document is on file, this office is your first stop. The clerk also deals with business licenses and local permits that fall under village authority. Bradley Smith currently serves as the Village Clerk.

The village clerk's page on the Riverdale website has details about available services and forms you may need.

Under the Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205), the village must keep and preserve all public records. That includes phone directories, staff contact lists, and department organizational charts. The clerk's office is responsible for making sure these records stay on file and are available to the public when someone asks for them. Archived directories and old contact sheets should all be accessible through this office if you file a request.

Note: If calling the clerk, try 708-841-2000 first, then the main line at 708-841-2200 as a backup.

Police Phone Numbers for Riverdale

The Riverdale Police Department non-emergency line is 708-841-2200. Always call 911 for real emergencies. The non-emergency number connects you to the police front desk, where staff can help with reports, general questions, and service requests that do not need an immediate response. Things like noise complaints, past-incident reports, and parking problems all go through this line. The police department is at 725 W. 138th Street, a separate location from Village Hall.

The Riverdale Police Department page on the village website has more information about services and how to reach specific units within the department.

Riverdale police handle a range of calls beyond just crime. Animal control, traffic concerns, and welfare checks all come through the non-emergency desk. If you are not sure whether your situation needs a 911 call, use the non-emergency line and the dispatcher will escalate if needed. Under 5 ILCS 140, the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, you can request phone directories and staff lists from the police department. Most routine requests get processed within five business days.

FOIA and Public Records in Riverdale

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) gives you the right to request public records from the Village of Riverdale. Phone directories, staff lists, department budgets, meeting minutes, and contracts are all fair game through a FOIA request. The village must respond within five business days. If the request is large or complex, the village can extend its response time by up to five more days with written notice to you.

To file a request, contact the FOIA officer at 708-841-2000. You can submit your request in writing by mail to Village Hall at 157 W. 144th Street, by hand delivery, or by email. The FOIA request form is available on the village website. The clerk's office will review your request and either provide the records or explain any exemptions that apply. Most routine requests for things like phone lists and contact info get filled fast.

Written requests create a paper trail. That makes it easier to follow up if you do not hear back within the five-day window. Keep a copy of what you sent and note the date.

Riverdale Village Services Directory

Riverdale runs several departments that handle daily services for residents. Public Works takes care of streets, water, and sewer needs. Building and zoning covers permits, inspections, and code enforcement. All of these departments can be reached through the main Village Hall number at 708-841-2200. The front desk will transfer your call to the right place.

For water and sewer billing questions, the utility office at Village Hall can help. They handle new accounts, billing disputes, and payment processing. You can call the main number and ask for the utility department, or visit Village Hall in person during business hours. Riverdale also has a parks and recreation program that manages local park facilities and community events. The village website lists current programs and how to sign up.

The Illinois state government portal can help with state-level services that fall outside village jurisdiction.

For things like driver services, vital records, and state agency contacts, the state site is a good place to start.

Riverdale also works with Cook County on services that cross local boundaries. Property tax questions, for example, go through the Cook County Assessor and not the village. If you call Village Hall with a county-level question, staff can usually give you the right county number so you do not have to search for it on your own.

Using the Riverdale Phone Directory

Getting through to the right office in Riverdale is usually straightforward. The main number at 708-841-2200 handles most calls. For the village clerk, try 708-841-2000 directly. The front desk will transfer you if you are not sure which department you need.

Here are some quick tips for calling Riverdale village offices:

• Call 708-841-2200 for the main Village Hall line
• Use 708-841-2000 for the village clerk
• Dial 911 for all emergencies
• Visit Village Hall at 157 W. 144th Street for in-person help
• Check the village website for forms and online services

If you need something the village does not handle, like county records or court filings, those go through Cook County offices. The village staff at the front desk can usually give you the county number if you are not sure where to call. Many Riverdale residents need both village and county contacts at different times, and having both sets of numbers saves a lot of back and forth.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Riverdale sits in the south suburbs of Chicago near several other communities. Dolton is right next door to the east. Harvey borders Riverdale to the south and west. Calumet City is a short drive east along the expressway. Chicago Heights is farther south in the Calumet region, and South Holland sits just to the northeast. Each of these communities has its own phone directory page on this site with local contact info for their government offices.

Cook County Phone Directory

Riverdale is in Cook County. County-level offices handle things like property tax assessments, vital records, and court filings. If your question involves county government rather than village government, use the Cook County phone directory page for the right contact info. The county courthouse in Chicago is where most county business takes place, and their offices cover everything from the circuit clerk to the county assessor. Many Riverdale residents interact with county offices for things the village does not handle, especially property taxes and court matters.