Will County Phone Directory Search

Will County is the fourth largest county in Illinois by population, with its county seat in Joliet. The Will County phone directory covers all government departments and elected offices spread across the county. From the county executive to the circuit clerk, sheriff, and health department, each office has its own phone line and hours. This page lists the main contact numbers for Will County government so you can reach the right office on the first try. Use the phone directory below to look up direct lines, addresses, and website links for any Will County department.

Will County Government Phone Directory

Will County government operates from 302 N. Chicago Street in Joliet, IL 60432. The general phone number is 815-722-5515. That line connects you to the main switchboard, where an operator can route your call to any department. The County Executive, Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, runs the executive branch and can be reached at 815-740-4601. The Will County website serves as the central hub for all departments, services, and public information.

Will County has grown fast over the past two decades. That growth means more departments, more staff, and more phone lines. The phone directory for Will County keeps expanding to match. Whether you need to reach the health department about a permit, the treasurer about a tax bill, or the sheriff about a police report, each office has a dedicated number. Calling the right line saves time and gets you to someone who can help.

The Will County contact page has a rundown of key office numbers and email addresses. It is a good place to start if you are not sure which department handles your issue.

That page covers all the major departments with direct lines and links to their individual web pages.

Will County Elected Officials Phone Numbers

Will County voters elect several key officials who each run their own office. The Will County Clerk, Annette Parker, handles elections, vital records, and other public filings. Call 815-740-4615 to reach the clerk's office. The Will County Clerk website has online tools for looking up records and checking election information.

The Will County Clerk's site shows hours, forms, and links to online record searches. The Circuit Clerk, Andrea Chasteen, manages court records and case filings. Her office picks up at 815-727-8592. For questions about court dates, case numbers, or filing fees, this is the number to call. Under 5 ILCS 140, both offices must respond to public records requests within five business days.

The State's Attorney, James W. Glasgow, runs the criminal prosecution office at 815-727-8453. The Treasurer, Tim Brophy, handles tax payments and can be reached at 815-740-4675. Karen A. Stukel serves as the Recorder of Deeds at 815-740-4637. These are the most called numbers in the Will County phone directory for people dealing with legal matters, taxes, or property records.

• County Executive: 815-740-4601
• County Clerk: 815-740-4615
• Circuit Clerk: 815-727-8592
• Sheriff: 815-727-8895
• State's Attorney: 815-727-8453
• Treasurer: 815-740-4675
• Recorder of Deeds: 815-740-4637

Note: Will County elected officials serve four-year terms, so these contacts may change after an election cycle.

Will County Department Phone Contacts

Beyond the elected offices, Will County runs departments that handle public health, forestry, and other services. The Will County Health Department answers at 815-727-8480. They handle inspections, permits, and public health programs across the county. The Forest Preserve District of Will County picks up at 815-727-8700. That office manages over 22,000 acres of forest preserves and recreation areas throughout the county.

The Sheriff's office at 815-727-8895 is one of the busiest numbers in the Will County phone directory. Sheriff Mike Kelley oversees patrol operations, the county jail, and court security. For non-emergency questions about police services, this is the line to use. Emergency calls should always go to 911. The sheriff's office also runs programs for community safety and crime prevention.

The Will County offices directory shows a full breakdown of every department. Each listing has a name, phone number, and link to the department's own page.

This directory page is the most complete phone list for Will County government that you can find online.

Will County Phone Records Access

You can request a copy of the Will County phone directory through a Freedom of Information Act request. Under Illinois law, public bodies must share their records with anyone who asks. Phone lists, staff directories, and department contact sheets all count as public records. Send your request to the FOIA officer at the Will County Clerk's office. Be specific about what you want. A request like "full phone directory of all Will County departments" works well.

The county has five business days to respond. They can add five more days if they send you a written notice. The first 50 pages are free. After that, copies cost around 15 cents per page. Electronic copies sent by email are often free. Under the Illinois Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205), Will County must keep and preserve all of its public records. That includes phone directories and contact lists. So even older versions of the directory should be on file somewhere in the county records.

Will County handles a large volume of FOIA requests each year. Most phone directory requests are routine and get filled fast. If your request gets denied, you can appeal to the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor. The appeal process is free.

Note: Commercial FOIA requests in Illinois may take up to 21 business days to process.

Reaching Will County by Phone

The simplest way to reach Will County is to call the general number at 815-722-5515. An operator will pick up and transfer you. If you already know the department, call the direct line from the list above. This skips the switchboard and gets you to the right desk faster. Most Will County offices are open during standard business hours on weekdays.

You can also visit in person at 302 N. Chicago Street in Joliet. The main county building houses several departments under one roof. If you need to drop off paperwork or meet with a staff member, plan to arrive during business hours. Parking is available near the building. For written correspondence, mail your letter to the same address with the department name on the envelope.

Will County Phone Directory Online

The Will County government homepage is the main portal for county services and contact information. From this page, you can find links to every department, elected official, and public service the county offers.

The website has a search function that makes it easy to look up phone numbers without clicking through menus. Type in a department name or keyword and the site pulls up matching pages. Will County keeps the site updated as phone numbers and staff change, so the information stays current. It is the best online resource for the Will County phone directory outside of calling the office directly.

Cities in Will County

Will County includes several cities and villages that run their own local government offices. Each city has its own phone directory with contacts for city hall, police, fire, and public works departments. For city-level contacts, visit the phone directory pages below.

These cities are all within Will County. Some county services apply to them, but for local matters like city permits, utility billing, or village board meetings, call the city office directly.

Nearby County Phone Directories

Will County borders several other counties in the Chicago metro area and central Illinois. If you need government phone numbers outside of Will County, check these nearby county phone directory pages.