Skokie Village Phone Directory

The Skokie phone directory covers all village departments, from the Village Manager's Office to the police and fire stations. Skokie is home to about 66,000 people and sits just north of Chicago in Cook County. Village Hall on Oakton Street is the main building for government services, and the front desk can connect callers to any department. This page collects the most important phone numbers, office addresses, and contact details for Skokie in one place. Whether you need to reach a specific office or file a public records request, the sections below will help you find what you are looking for.

Skokie Village Hall Phone Directory

Skokie Village Hall is at 5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077. The main phone number is 847-673-0500. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The building houses most village departments, and the front desk can transfer you to the right office if you are not sure who to call.

The Village of Skokie website is the central online hub for all department pages and contact info.

The homepage links to every department and service page, making it a good place to start when you need a specific number.

The Village Manager's Office is on the second floor and picks up at 847-933-8219. This office handles the day-to-day operations of village government. The Finance Department answers at 847-933-8283 for billing, taxes, and payment questions. These are two of the most called numbers on the Skokie phone directory, and both are in the same building. If you show up at Village Hall in person, you can visit either office without an appointment during regular hours.

Note: Skokie Village Hall closes on all major state and federal holidays, so check the village calendar before making a trip.

Skokie Staff Directory and Contacts

The village maintains an online directory that lists department names, phone numbers, and staff contacts. This is one of the fastest ways to find who you need without calling the main line.

The Skokie online directory lets you search by department or by name to find direct phone numbers.

The directory page shows each department along with key contacts and their direct lines.

Some of the departments listed include Public Works, Health, Engineering, and Community Development. Each has its own phone number and sometimes its own building. The Economic Development office, for example, takes calls at 847-933-8447 and handles questions about business permits and zoning. If you email them, use EconomicVitality@skokie.org. Having these direct lines makes it easier to skip the front desk and get straight to the person who can help you.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), these staff directories and contact lists are public records. You can request a full printed copy of any department's phone list. Most of it is already online, but the law gives you the right to get more detailed records if you need them. The village must respond to your request within five business days.

Police and Fire Phone Numbers

The Skokie Police Department's non-emergency number is 847-982-5900. Use this line for general questions, report follow-ups, and records requests. The fire department's non-emergency line is 847-982-5800. For all emergencies, dial 911. These numbers are some of the most important in the Skokie phone directory.

The police department handles its own records requests. If you need a copy of a police report or accident record, call the non-emergency line and ask for the records division. The department follows the same FOIA rules as the rest of the village, so you can also submit a written request. Response time is five business days under state law.

Here are the key public safety contacts for Skokie:

• Emergency: 911
• Police non-emergency: 847-982-5900
• Fire non-emergency: 847-982-5800
• Village Hall: 847-673-0500
• Village Manager's Office: 847-933-8219

The fire department also covers ambulance service and fire prevention inspections. If you need a fire inspection for a business or rental property, call the non-emergency number and ask for the fire prevention bureau. They can schedule an inspection or answer questions about code requirements.

Skokie FOIA and Records Requests

Skokie processes FOIA requests through the Village Manager's Office on the second floor of Village Hall. The FOIA officer can be reached at 847-933-8201. The village has an online portal that lets you submit requests without calling or mailing anything. The response deadline is five business days under the 5 ILCS 140 statute.

The Skokie FOIA page walks you through the process and gives you the forms and submission options.

From that page you can submit a new request, check on an existing one, or find contact details for the FOIA officer.

Fees are straightforward. The first 50 pages of any request are free. After that, the village charges $0.15 per page. Most phone directory and contact list requests are well under 50 pages, so you probably will not pay anything. If your request involves a large number of records, the village will give you a cost estimate before they start copying.

Note: Skokie's online FOIA portal keeps a record of your submission, which makes it easier to follow up if you do not hear back within the five-day window.

Skokie Phone Directory and Local Records

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires the village to keep and preserve all public records. Phone directories, staff rosters, department contact sheets, and meeting minutes all fall under this law. The village archives older records, but they remain available on request through the clerk or the FOIA process.

The State of Illinois FOIA contacts page lists contact information for FOIA officers at state agencies and can help if your search extends beyond Skokie.

This state page is useful when a records request crosses from village-level into state-level territory.

If you need an older version of the Skokie staff directory or a past department phone list, start with the Village Manager's Office. They can check the archives or point you to the right source. Most current records are online, but historical documents may need to be pulled from storage.

How to Search Skokie Contacts

If you are not sure which department handles your issue, call the main line at 847-673-0500. The front desk staff can transfer you or give you the right direct number. For police or fire matters that are not emergencies, use the non-emergency numbers listed above. Always call 911 for true emergencies.

For records requests, the FOIA process is the formal route. You can submit your request online, by email, or by mail. The village has five business days to respond. Simple requests like phone lists usually get turned around fast. Larger requests may take the full five days or get an extension to ten.

Skokie is in Cook County, so some things go through the county rather than the village. Property taxes, court filings, and vital records are handled at the county level. The Cook County phone directory page has those contacts. Many Skokie residents find they need both village and county numbers to get everything done.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Several cities and villages near Skokie have their own phone directory pages with local contacts and office details. Park Ridge and Northbrook are also close to Skokie but do not have separate pages on this site. Use the links below to reach nearby communities that do.

Cook County Phone Directory

Skokie is in Cook County. County offices handle property tax assessments, vital records, court filings, and other services that sit outside village jurisdiction. The main Cook County phone number is 312-443-5500. If your question is about county government rather than village government, the Cook County phone directory page has the right contacts. Many Skokie residents use both village and county offices depending on what they need.