South Holland Phone Directory

The South Holland phone directory covers all village government contacts for this Cook County community in the south suburbs of Chicago. South Holland has a population of about 20,911 and runs its operations from Village Hall at 16226 Wausau Avenue. Each department keeps direct phone lines, and Village Hall staff can route your call if you are not sure where to start. This page lists all the key numbers, addresses, and hours you need to reach any village office.

South Holland Village Hall Contact Info

South Holland Village Hall is at 16226 Wausau Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473. The main phone number is 708-210-2900. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Saturday hours are a nice perk that not every village offers.

The Village of South Holland website has a staff directory and department pages with phone numbers, email addresses, and office locations. If a number on this page does not connect you to the right person, the online directory is a solid backup.

Illinois keeps its own directory of local government contacts at the state level. That is helpful when you need a state agency that works with South Holland on permits, licensing, or regulatory issues.

Walk-ins are welcome during business hours, including on Saturdays. The front desk can answer questions, provide forms, and direct you to the right department. Phone calls are the fastest way to handle simple questions. If you call outside of business hours, leave a voicemail and staff will return your call the next business day. Village Hall closes on state and federal holidays.

South Holland is in Cook County, and the Cook County offices are in downtown Chicago. County services like property taxes, vital records, and court filings are handled by Cook County, not the village. If Village Hall says they can not help with something, it may be a county matter.

South Holland Department Phone Numbers

The village runs multiple departments, each with its own line. Here are the contacts you are most likely to need:

• Village Hall main line: 708-210-2900
• Police non-emergency: 708-331-3131
• Fire Department non-emergency: 708-331-3123
• Public Works: 708-339-2323
• Community Development: 708-210-2928
• Planning and Development: 708-210-2915

Public Works handles streets, water, sewer, storm drainage, parks, traffic lights, and street lights for South Holland. Their director is Mike Cramer. If you have a water main break, sewer backup, or street issue after hours, call the police non-emergency line and they will get the on-call crew. Public Works also manages snow plowing, leaf pickup, and tree maintenance along village parkways.

Community Development covers building permits, inspections, zoning, and code enforcement. The South Holland departments page breaks down each office and provides more detail on services. Planning and Development handles the permit process and related questions at 708-210-2915.

The Fire Department is at 16230 Wausau Avenue, right next to Village Hall. Their non-emergency line handles routine questions about fire safety, smoke detectors, and inspections. For all emergencies, call 911.

South Holland also has Recreation Services, Economic Development, and Finance departments. For any of those, call the main Village Hall number and ask to be transferred. The Saturday hours at Village Hall are useful for people who can not make it during the week.

South Holland Police Department

The South Holland Police Department is at 16330 South Park Avenue. The non-emergency number is 708-331-3131. For emergencies, call 911. The non-emergency line connects to dispatch, which runs 24 hours a day.

If you need a police report, call the non-emergency line and ask for records. Walk-ins during business hours work too. The South Holland Police Department page has more detail on services, community programs, and how to file reports online.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request police records, staff directories, and phone lists from the South Holland Police Department. FOIA requests go through the Village Clerk. The village must respond within five business days.

The department also has a community policing program. If your issue involves ongoing neighborhood concerns rather than a single incident, ask about their community outreach when you call.

Public Records and FOIA in South Holland

South Holland is a public body under Illinois law. Village records, phone directories, staff lists, budgets, contracts, and meeting minutes are all open to the public. The Village Clerk handles FOIA requests. You can submit a request at Village Hall, by mail, or through the village website.

The law is 5 ILCS 140, the Freedom of Information Act. Anyone can ask for records without providing a reason. South Holland must respond within five business days. Phone lists, email directories, vendor contracts, and most other village documents are available through FOIA.

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires South Holland to keep records for set periods. Old phone directories and past contact lists may still be on file. If something is not posted on the village website, a FOIA request is the way to get it. The first 50 pages of black-and-white copies are typically free.

South Holland posts many documents on its website. Board agendas, meeting minutes, and department contacts are usually available online. Check there before filing a formal request. You might save yourself some time.

How to Use the South Holland Phone Directory

Start with the main number, 708-210-2900. Tell the front desk what you need and they will transfer you. If you have a direct number for a department, use that. The police non-emergency line is the only one that runs 24 hours.

South Holland is a mid-sized village, and departments are generally responsive during business hours. You will usually reach someone within a few rings. If you get voicemail, leave your name, number, and a short note about what you need. Staff are good about calling back.

The Saturday hours at Village Hall are worth knowing about. If you work during the week and can not make it in Monday through Friday, the Saturday window from 8:00 a.m. to noon lets you handle things in person.

The Illinois state FOIA contacts page is useful if you need a state agency that works with South Holland.

That page lists FOIA officers for agencies across Illinois. It is helpful when your issue involves both village and state government.

Keep in mind that certain services go through Cook County, not the village. Property records, court filings, and vital records are handled at the county level. If Village Hall says they can not help, it is probably a Cook County matter. Check the Cook County phone directory page for those contacts.

South Holland Phone Directory Records

The village keeps records of all department contacts and staff directories as part of its administrative files. These are public records. If you need a full phone list for a department or a copy of a past directory, contact the Village Clerk at Village Hall. You can call or walk in during business hours, including Saturday mornings.

Records are stored according to the Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205). Phone directories fall under general administrative records. Older listings may still be available. A FOIA request is the standard way to get copies of records not currently posted on the website.

County-level records are kept by Cook County, not the village. If you need Cook County phone lists or contact info, go through the Cook County Clerk rather than Village Hall.

Nearby Cities Phone Directories

South Holland is in the south suburbs of Chicago, near several other communities. Dolton and Harvey are nearby but do not have their own phone directory pages on this site yet. Here are nearby cities with pages:

Cook County Phone Directory

South Holland is in Cook County. County offices handle property records, vital records, court filings, and other services outside village government. The Cook County seat is in downtown Chicago, where most county offices are located. If your question involves county government rather than the village, the Cook County phone directory page will have the right contacts. Many South Holland residents deal with both village and county offices depending on the issue.