Find Wheeling Phone Directory

The Wheeling phone directory covers all village department contacts, from the Village Manager to the police dispatch line. Wheeling is a village of about 38,400 people in the north suburbs of Cook County, and its offices run out of Village Hall on Community Boulevard. This page gathers the phone numbers, addresses, and hours you need to get in touch with the right office. Whether you need to file a records request, ask about a permit, or reach the police for a non-emergency matter, everything is listed here. Use the search tool below or scroll down for the full directory.

Wheeling Village Hall Phone Numbers

Wheeling Village Hall is at 2 Community Boulevard, Wheeling, IL 60090. The main phone number is 847-459-2600. The fax line is 847-459-9692. This is the central building for village government. Most departments have offices here, so a single call to the main line can get you routed to the right person without much trouble.

The Village Manager's office answers at 847-499-9090. This office handles the overall direction of village operations and can help if you are not sure which department to call. The manager works with the Village Board to carry out policy and oversee daily operations. If you need something and don't know where to start, this is a good first call.

The Village of Wheeling website is the main online hub for all department pages, forms, and contact details.

The village homepage links out to every department page and includes quick links for common services like permits, payments, and meeting schedules.

Note: The main phone number at 847-459-2600 also serves as the police non-emergency line, so callers may hear a dispatch prompt during off hours.

Wheeling Clerk and FOIA Phone Directory

Karen Henneberry serves as the Deputy Village Clerk and FOIA Officer for Wheeling. Her direct line is 847-499-9082. You can also email FOIA requests to foia@wheelingil.gov. The clerk's office handles public records, meeting minutes, ordinances, and all records requests under state law. This is the first office to call if you need a copy of any village document.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Wheeling must respond to records requests within five business days. Phone directories, staff contact lists, department budgets, and email addresses for village employees are all public records. Some narrow exemptions apply for certain law enforcement records, but most village contacts are available on request.

Wheeling also has an online FOIA submission page that makes the process easier than mailing a letter or showing up in person.

The Wheeling FOIA portal lets you fill out and submit your request from any device.

The online form asks for your name, contact info, and a description of the records you want. You get a confirmation when the village receives it.

Police Phone Numbers in Wheeling

The Wheeling Police Department non-emergency line is 847-459-2600. This is the same as the main village number, so the call routes through dispatch. Always call 911 for emergencies. The non-emergency line handles noise complaints, parking issues, report requests, and general questions for the police department.

Wheeling's police department works with Cook County for 911 dispatch. When you call 911 from a Wheeling address, the call goes to the county system and then gets routed to Wheeling officers. For non-emergency matters, calling the local number directly is faster. You can also walk into the police station during business hours to file a report or pick up a copy of an incident record.

Under the 5 ILCS 140, you can request police records like incident reports, arrest logs, and department phone lists. Requests go through the FOIA officer at 847-499-9082. Response time is usually within five business days, though some records may take longer if they need legal review.

Wheeling Department Phone Directory

The village runs a staff directory on its website that lets you look up contact info by department or by name. This is useful if you already know who you need and just want a direct number or email.

The Wheeling staff directory page lists every department along with key contacts.

That page shows names, titles, phone extensions, and email addresses for village employees across all departments.

Here are the main numbers for the Wheeling phone directory:

• Village Manager: 847-499-9090
• Deputy Clerk / FOIA: 847-499-9082
• Police (Non-Emergency): 847-459-2600
• Main Village Line: 847-459-2600
• Fax: 847-459-9692

Wheeling does not have a 311 system. All service requests go through the main phone line or through the village website. If you need to report a street issue, a water problem, or a code complaint, call the main number and ask for the right department. The front desk staff are used to routing calls and can get you to the right person quickly.

Wheeling Phone Directory and Local Records

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires Wheeling to keep and preserve all public records. That includes phone directories, staff lists, budgets, meeting minutes, and department contact sheets. Old records should be on file at Village Hall or in the village archives. If you need a document that is not posted on the website, the clerk's office can help you find it or tell you how to file a formal request.

The village website at wheelingil.gov posts a good amount of information online, including agendas, ordinances, and department contacts. But not everything makes it to the website. For older records or detailed phone lists from past years, a FOIA request is your best bet. Email foia@wheelingil.gov with a description of what you need, and the clerk will get back to you within the time frame set by state law.

Wheeling is in Cook County, which means county-level records go through a separate office. The Cook County Clerk handles county records, while the Wheeling Village Clerk handles village records. Property tax records, for example, go through the county assessor. Building permits and local ordinances stay with the village. Knowing which level of government holds the record you need is the first step in any search.

Note: The village fax line at 847-459-9692 can also accept written FOIA requests if you prefer not to use email.

How to Use This Phone Directory

Start with the type of help you need. Village services like water, roads, and code enforcement go through the main village line. Police matters go through 847-459-2600. Records and FOIA go to 847-499-9082. If you are not sure, the main line is the safest first call because the staff can transfer you to the right department.

The village website is also a good starting point. The staff directory lets you search by name or department. You can find direct extensions and email addresses there. If your question is simple, sending an email might be faster than waiting on hold. For anything urgent or time-sensitive, a phone call is still the way to go.

Wheeling's government offices are generally open during normal business hours on weekdays. After hours, the police non-emergency line still picks up, and 911 is always available for emergencies. Weekend and evening calls for non-emergency village services will need to wait until the next business day.

Nearby Cities Phone Directory

Wheeling sits near several other north suburban communities. The links below go to phone directory pages for nearby cities that have dedicated pages on this site. Buffalo Grove and Northbrook are also close neighbors but do not currently have pages here.

Cook County Phone Directory

Wheeling is in Cook County. County-level offices deal with property taxes, vital records, court filings, and elections. The main Cook County number is 312-443-5500. If your question involves county government rather than village government, the Cook County phone directory page has the right contacts. Many Wheeling residents need both village and county numbers at different times. Taxes go through the county. Permits go through the village. Keeping that straight will save you from getting bounced between offices.