The main switchboard for the Village of Worth, Illinois is (708) 448-1181, which reaches Village Hall at 7112 West 111th Street during regular hours of Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.1Village of Worth. Freedom of Information Act Several departments in Worth have their own direct phone numbers, so calling the right one first saves a transfer.
Quick Reference Directory
- Village Hall and Village Clerk: (708) 448-1181
- Police, non-emergency: (708) 448-3979
- Fire (North Palos Fire Protection District), non-emergency: (708) 974-4474
- Public Works: (708) 448-4256
- Water Department: (708) 923-7501
- Building Department: (708) 923-7507
- After-hours village emergency: (708) 448-3979 (police will route)
- Life-threatening emergency: 911
Village Hall and Village Clerk
Call (708) 448-1181 for general administrative business, finance questions, and Freedom of Information Act requests. The fax is (708) 448-1193.1Village of Worth. Freedom of Information Act The Village Clerk, Bonnie Price, shares that line and can also be reached by email at bprice@villageofworth.com. The Clerk’s office handles ordinances, notary services, FOIA processing, and local elections, and serves as the village’s ADA Coordinator.2Village of Worth. Village Clerk
Police Department
The Worth Police non-emergency number is (708) 448-3979.3Village of Worth. Police Department Use it to report crimes that are not in progress, request property checks, file noise complaints, or reach code enforcement. This line also serves as the after-hours contact when other village offices are closed.4Village of Worth. Resident Information For an immediate threat to life or property, call 911.
Fire Department
Fire protection in Worth is handled by the North Palos Fire Protection District, not the village itself. The district is at 10629 South Roberts Road in Palos Hills, and its non-emergency number is (708) 974-4474.5North Palos Fire Protection District. Village of Worth Call it for inspection questions, medical transport inquiries, or burn permits. Active fires and medical emergencies go to 911.
Public Works
The Public Works office line is (708) 448-4256, and Superintendent Ed Urban can be emailed at eurban@villageofworth.com.6Village of Worth. Staff Directory – Water Department For specific situations, the village routes calls a little differently. Sewer backups, street construction problems, damaged metal-pole street lights, and chipper service all go through Village Hall at (708) 448-1181. Wood-pole street light outages go to ComEd. Public works emergencies after hours go through the police non-emergency line at (708) 448-3979, and dispatch will contact the right crew.4Village of Worth. Resident Information
Water Department
The Water Department has its own line at (708) 923-7501. Water Clerk Justine Hehl handles billing and service connections and can be reached at jhehl@villageofworth.com.6Village of Worth. Staff Directory – Water Department Call this office about your water bill, to start or stop service, or to dispute a charge. Unpaid water accounts can lead to late fees and eventually a property lien, so handling billing issues early is worth the call.
Building Department
The Building Department phone number is (708) 923-7507. The department email is tkrueger@villageofworth.com, and Building Commissioner Bruce Zartler can be reached at bzartler@villageofworth.com. Hours match Village Hall, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call before starting most home projects, including fences, pools, sheds, driveways, siding, gutters, roofing, and window replacements, since a permit and final inspection are required. Contractors working in Worth also use this office for licensing and registration.7Village of Worth. Building Department
The complete staff directory with individual contacts is posted at villageofworth.com.8Village of Worth. Staff Directory