Wilmette Village Phone Directory

The Wilmette phone directory provides contact numbers for every village department and office in this North Shore Cook County community. Wilmette has a population of about 27,503 and runs its government from Village Hall on Wilmette Avenue. All departments have their own phone lines, and the front desk staff can transfer you to the right office if you need help. This page lists the key phone numbers, addresses, and hours for Wilmette village government. Use the search tool or browse the sections below to find what you need.

Wilmette Village Hall Contact Info

Wilmette Village Hall is at 1200 Wilmette Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091. The main phone number is 847-251-2700. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Most village departments are based in this building, and the front desk handles calls for all offices.

The Village of Wilmette website has a full department directory with direct phone numbers and contact info for staff.

The state of Illinois also maintains a directory of local government contacts across the state, which can be a useful backup resource.

You can visit Village Hall in person during business hours. The building has a front desk where staff can help with questions, forms, and general direction. Phone calls tend to be the fastest option for simple questions. If you call outside of hours, leave a voicemail and someone will get back to you the next business day. The building is closed on state and federal holidays.

Note that Wilmette closes at 4:30 p.m. rather than 5:00 p.m., which is a bit earlier than some other villages in the area. Plan calls and visits accordingly.

Wilmette Department Phone Numbers

Wilmette runs a number of departments, each with its own area of focus. The main Village Hall number, 847-251-2700, connects to the front desk, which can route you to any department. Some departments also have well-known direct lines. Here are the key contacts:

• Village Hall main line: 847-251-2700
• Police non-emergency: 847-256-1200
• Fire Department non-emergency: 847-251-1101
• Engineering and Public Works: call Village Hall main line
• Community Development: call Village Hall main line
• Finance Department: call Village Hall main line

The police non-emergency line at 847-256-1200 runs 24 hours a day. For emergencies, always call 911. The fire department non-emergency line at 847-251-1101 handles questions about fire prevention, CPR and AED training, and general fire department inquiries. Engineering and Public Works covers things like road maintenance, water and sewer, forestry, snow and leaf removal, and garbage collection.

Community Development handles building permits, zoning questions, code enforcement, and business licensing. The Finance Department deals with utility billing, vehicle stickers, and real estate transfer stamps. The Village Manager's Office handles board-related questions, voter registration, and utility complaints.

The Wilmette departments page breaks down each office and its responsibilities, so you can find exactly who to call for any issue.

Wilmette Police Department

The Wilmette Police Department non-emergency number is 847-256-1200. For emergencies, dial 911. The non-emergency line goes to dispatch, and they can connect you to an officer, the records division, or any other section of the department. This line is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Walk-in visits are welcome during business hours. If you need a police report, want to check on a case, or have a general question, calling ahead is the fastest route. The department processes records requests and can provide copies of reports in person or by mail.

Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), you can request records from the Wilmette Police Department including phone directories, staff rosters, and incident reports. FOIA requests are processed through the village. The response deadline is five business days under state law.

Wilmette Fire Department

The Wilmette Fire Department non-emergency number is 847-251-1101. For fire or medical emergencies, call 911. The non-emergency line handles questions about fire prevention, building inspections, CPR training, and community safety programs.

The fire department runs out of stations in the village and responds to calls within Wilmette and through mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities. If you need fire department records or inspection reports, those are also available through the FOIA process. Contact the Village Clerk to submit a formal request.

Public Records and FOIA in Wilmette

Wilmette is a public body under Illinois law. Village records, including phone directories, department contact lists, budgets, and meeting minutes, are open to the public. The Village Manager's Office handles FOIA requests for Wilmette. You can submit a request in person at Village Hall, by mail, or online through the village website.

The governing law is 5 ILCS 140, the Freedom of Information Act. Any person can request records without giving a reason. Wilmette has five business days to respond. Most standard requests are processed quickly and without issue.

The Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) requires the village to preserve public records for set retention periods. Past phone directories and old staff contact lists may still be in the village archives. If you need something that is no longer on the website, a FOIA request is the standard way to get it. Copying fees apply for large requests, but the first 50 pages of black-and-white copies are typically free.

How to Use This Phone Directory

Call the main number, 847-251-2700, and tell the front desk what you need. They will transfer you to the right department. If you already have a direct line for a department, use that to save time. The police and fire non-emergency lines are available around the clock.

Wilmette is a well-run village with professional staff. You will usually get a real person on the line during business hours. If you reach voicemail, leave a clear message with your name, number, and a short note about your question. Staff typically return calls the same day.

The Illinois state FOIA contacts page is also a good resource if you need to reach a state agency that works with Wilmette.

The state page lists FOIA officers for agencies across Illinois, which helps when your question involves both village and state government.

Remember that some services are handled by Cook County, not the village. Property taxes, vital records, and court filings go through Cook County offices in Chicago. If Wilmette Village Hall cannot help, it may be a county matter.

Wilmette Phone Directory Records

The village maintains records of all department contacts and staff directories. These are public records under Illinois law. If you need a full phone list for a department or a copy of a past directory, you can request it through the Village Manager's Office. You can call or visit Village Hall in person.

Records are stored according to the schedules in the Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205). Phone directories are classified as general administrative records. Older listings may still be available. A FOIA request is the standard process for copies of anything not currently posted on the village website.

Nearby Cities Phone Directories

Wilmette is on the North Shore of the Chicago metro area. Several neighboring communities have their own phone directory pages on this site. Evanston is right next door to the south, and Skokie, Glenview, and Northbrook are all within a few miles. Niles is also close but does not have its own page at this time.

Cook County Phone Directory

Wilmette is in Cook County. County offices handle property taxes, vital records, court filings, and other services that fall outside village government. Cook County offices are based in Chicago, and some suburban offices serve the north suburbs. If your question involves county-level government rather than the village, the Cook County phone directory page will have the right contacts. Many Wilmette residents need both village and county numbers depending on what they are dealing with.