Access Taylorville Phone Directory

The Taylorville phone directory covers all city department contacts for the county seat of Christian County, Illinois. Taylorville has more than 10,600 residents and a city government that runs its own police force, public works, water system, and more. The main city hall phone number is 217-824-2101. Use this page to look up phone numbers, office hours, and mailing addresses for each Taylorville department. You will also find info on how to file public records requests and reach the right office for any question you have.

Taylorville City Hall Phone Directory

City Hall is at 115 North Main Street, Taylorville, IL 62568. The main phone number is 217-824-2101 and the fax line is 217-824-8731. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding holidays. Call the main line to reach any department, and the front desk can transfer you to the right person. Walk-ins are welcome during business hours. If you only need a quick answer or a form, calling first may save you a trip.

The City of Taylorville website is the online hub for all city services, meeting agendas, and department contacts. Most forms and applications are posted there for download, so check the site before making the drive to City Hall.

The state homepage also connects to resources that cover Taylorville and all other Illinois communities.

Mayor Bruce Barry can be reached at 217-287-7946. The mayor's office works with department heads on policy and day-to-day operations. If your concern crosses department lines, the mayor's office is a good starting point. They can route your call to the right person fast. Taylorville is the county seat of Christian County, so city and county offices are both located in town, which makes it easy to handle both types of business in one trip.

Taylorville City Clerk Phone Number

Jolynne Richardson serves as the City Clerk for Taylorville. The clerk's office is at City Hall, and the phone number is 217-824-2101. The clerk handles public records, city council meeting minutes, ordinances, and all official city documents. If you need a copy of a record or want to file a public records request, this is the office to call first.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Taylorville must respond to FOIA requests within five business days. Phone directories, staff 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, and electronic records sent by email usually cost nothing at all. If a request is complex and needs more time, the city will let you know.

City Treasurer Crystal Nichols handles financial records and can be reached at 217-824-2808. For budget documents, tax records, or payment questions, the treasurer's office is the right call.

Note: The clerk's office also handles business licensing and other administrative tasks for Taylorville residents.

Taylorville Police Phone Numbers

The Taylorville Police Department non-emergency line is 217-824-2211. Always call 911 for real emergencies. The police station is at 108 West Vine Street, Taylorville, IL 62568. Call the non-emergency line for noise complaints, parking issues, and other matters that need police but are not urgent. If you need to follow up on a report or ask about a case, call during regular business hours when records staff are available.

The Taylorville Police Department page has details on services, community programs, and how to reach specific officers. You can also file an online police report through the department's portal for certain types of incidents. This saves a trip to the station for minor matters.

Police records in Taylorville are public under state law, with some limits. Incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records can be requested through the department or through a FOIA request filed with the clerk's office. Some records tied to active investigations or juvenile cases may be exempt. The 5 ILCS 140 lays out what is public and what is not. Most routine reports are available on request, and the department tries to process them quickly.

Taylorville Public Records Access

Every document the City of Taylorville 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 city to keep these records on file according to the state retention schedule. Old records cannot be destroyed without following the process set out in state law.

For current records, the easiest route is a call to the clerk at 217-824-2101. The city posts a lot of material on its website already, including council agendas, budgets, and some department reports. Check the site first. If what you need is not there, file a FOIA request. The process takes just a few minutes, and the city must respond within five business days. You can submit your request by mail, in person, or by email.

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

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

Taylorville Department Phone Contacts

Taylorville runs a range of city departments beyond the offices already covered. Each has its own phone line and staff. Building and Zoning is handled by Trevor Wagahoft at 217-824-8713. The Cemetery department reaches Mike Tennant at 217-824-2701. Lake management goes through Geoffrey Ortman at 217-824-5606. Street and Sewer work falls under Mike Mann at 217-824-2559. The Water department reaches Marlin Brune at 217-287-1441, and water billing questions go to Kellie Hamell at 217-824-2919. The airport office can be reached at 217-824-9313.

All of these departments can also be reached through the main City Hall number at 217-824-2101, where the front desk can transfer you. Having the direct number saves time, especially if you already know which department you need. Taylorville has more departments than many cities its size, including a lake and an airport, so the phone directory is wider than you might expect.

Here are some key numbers for Taylorville city offices:

• City Hall: 217-824-2101
• Police non-emergency: 217-824-2211
• Water billing: 217-824-2919
• Building and Zoning: 217-824-8713
• Street and Sewer: 217-824-2559

How to Use This Phone Directory

Start by picking the right department. City services like water, streets, and permits go through City Hall at 217-824-2101. Police matters use 217-824-2211 for non-emergencies. Records and FOIA go through the clerk at the main number. If you are not sure, the main line can point you to the right place in just a few seconds.

Most city offices keep regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. 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. Taylorville is the kind of town where the front desk staff know most residents by name, so don't be shy about calling even if you are not sure who you need.

Because Taylorville is the county seat, many residents mix up city and county offices. If your question involves property taxes, court filings, or vital records, those go through Christian County offices, not the city. The county courthouse is also in Taylorville, which makes it easy to handle both types of business in one trip downtown.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

A couple of larger cities near Taylorville have their own phone directory pages with local department contacts and office details. If you need to reach a neighboring community's offices or handle business in another city, use the links below. Each page covers phone numbers, addresses, and hours for that city's government.

Christian County Phone Directory

Taylorville is the county seat of Christian County. County-level offices handle things like property tax records, vital records, and court filings. If your question involves county government rather than the city, reach out to Christian County offices directly. Many Taylorville residents need both city and county numbers depending on what they are looking for. The Christian County Clerk and the circuit court each have their own phone lines that are separate from the city system. Because both city hall and the county courthouse are located in downtown Taylorville, you can visit both in the same trip.