Find Roscoe Phone Directory

The Roscoe phone directory covers all village department contacts for this Winnebago County community of more than 10,700 people. Roscoe sits just north of Rockford and runs its own village hall, police force, clerk's office, and public works department. The main phone line is 815-623-2829. Use this page to look up phone numbers, office hours, and mailing addresses for each Roscoe village department. You can also find details on how to file public records requests and reach the right staff for your question.

Roscoe Village Hall Phone Directory

Village Hall is at 10631 Main Street, Roscoe, IL 61073. This is the hub for all village business. The main phone number is 815-623-2829. Call this line to reach any department, and the front desk can transfer you to the right person. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours, but a quick call first may save you a trip if all you need is a form or a short answer. Hours run Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Village of Roscoe website is the best place to start for online services, meeting agendas, and staff contacts. Most forms and applications are posted there for download.

The state homepage links to resources that serve Roscoe and all other Illinois communities.

The Village Manager's office works with each department head to run daily operations. If your question touches more than one department, start with the manager's office through the main line. They know who handles what and can get you to the right desk fast. Roscoe is a growing village, and the staff has expanded in recent years to keep pace with new residents and new services. The phone directory may shift from time to time as roles change, so check the website for the latest extensions.

Roscoe Village Clerk Phone Number

The Village Clerk's office handles public records, board meeting minutes, ordinances, and all official village documents in Roscoe. Reach the clerk at 815-623-2829. The clerk's office also serves as the point of contact for Freedom of Information Act requests. Anne Hanson is listed as the FOIA contact and can be reached at extension 120 through the main village line.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Roscoe must respond to FOIA requests within five business days. Phone directories, staff contact lists, budgets, contracts, and meeting records are all public. You do not need to give a reason for your request. The first 50 pages of black-and-white copies are free. Electronic records sent by email usually cost nothing at all.

The Roscoe FOIA page has the forms and instructions you need to file a request. You can submit by mail, email, or in person at Village Hall. The village will tell you if it needs more time for a complex request.

Note: FOIA requests for police records can also be filed through the police department's own FOIA page on the village website.

Roscoe Police Phone Numbers

The Roscoe Police Department non-emergency line is 815-623-7338. Always call 911 for real emergencies. The police station is at 10595 Main Street, Roscoe, IL 61073. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. After hours, non-emergency calls go to 815-282-2600. Chief Samuel Hawley leads the department.

Police records in Roscoe are public under state law, with some limits. Incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records can be requested through the Roscoe Police Department or the clerk's office. Some records tied to active cases or juvenile matters may be exempt. The 5 ILCS 140 spells out what is public and what falls under an exemption. Most routine reports are available on request, and the department tries to process them quickly.

If you are not sure whether a police record is available, call the non-emergency line or use the online FOIA form on the village website. Staff will tell you what they can release.

Roscoe Public Records Access

Every document the Village of Roscoe creates or receives is a public record under Illinois law. That includes phone directories, department contact sheets, budget documents, vendor contracts, and staff lists. The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires the village to keep these records on file according to the state retention schedule. Old documents cannot be tossed out without going through the proper process.

For current records, the easiest route is a call to the clerk at 815-623-2829, extension 120. The village posts a lot of material on its site already, including board agendas, budgets, and some department reports. Check the site first. If what you need is not there, file a FOIA request. It only takes a few minutes, and the village must respond within five business days.

The Illinois state FOIA contacts page lists officers for state agencies if you need records that go beyond the village level.

State-level records about Roscoe, like highway plans or grant documents, go through the relevant state agency rather than the village.

Roscoe Department Phone Contacts

Beyond the offices covered above, Roscoe runs departments for Public Works, Community Development, and Finance. Each has its own staff and phone extensions through the main village line at 815-623-2829. Public Works handles streets, water, sewer, and storm drainage. Community Development covers building permits, zoning, and inspections. Finance manages utility billing, village taxes, and accounts payable.

All of these departments are reachable through the main number. The front desk staff know who handles what and can transfer you fast. If you want a direct line, check the village website's staff directory for each department's extension or email. Having the direct number saves time during busy periods when the main line may have a short wait.

Here are some tips for reaching Roscoe village offices:

• Call 815-623-2829 for Village Hall and all departments
• Use 815-623-7338 for police non-emergency calls
• After hours police: 815-282-2600
• Check the village website for forms and basic info before calling
• Have your address or account number ready when you call

Note: The village website's staff directory is updated more often than printed materials, so check online for the latest phone numbers.

How to Use This Phone Directory

Start by picking the right department. Village services like water, streets, and permits go through Village Hall at 815-623-2829. Police matters use 815-623-7338 for non-emergencies. Records and FOIA go through the clerk at extension 120. If you are not sure, the main line can point you to the right place in just a few seconds.

Most village offices keep regular business hours, Monday through Friday. If you call after hours, leave a voicemail with your name and number. Staff usually return calls within one business day. The police non-emergency line has coverage around the clock, so that number works any time for police-related questions. For urgent matters after dark, the after-hours dispatch at 815-282-2600 can help too.

Roscoe is a smaller community, and that often means shorter wait times and more personal service at the front desk. Many residents find that a quick call is all it takes to get what they need. But if your request is complex or involves records, putting it in writing through FOIA is the best approach. That way you have a paper trail and a guaranteed response timeline.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

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

Winnebago County Phone Directory

Roscoe is in Winnebago County. County-level offices handle things like property tax records, vital records, and court filings. If your question involves county government rather than the village, reach out to Winnebago County offices directly. Many Roscoe residents need both village and county numbers depending on what they are looking for. The Winnebago County phone directory page has full contact details for the county clerk, circuit court, and other county departments.