Law and Government in Chicago

When you move to a new city or state, it's a good idea to be familiar with current state or county laws. Sometimes cities have civil ordnances that prohibit or restrict certain activities in residential or commercial districts. Law enforcement officials will tell you that ignorance of the law is not an excuse. If you need to get in contact with a specific Chicago law enforcement official , contact the appropriate number below. The 3-1-1 number is to be used in non-emergency situations. For example, you should use this number if your bike has been stolen or your car has been broken into. The same number can provide you with information for selected Chicago events, like the Taste of Chicago or information about various neighborhood festivals. If you or someone else is in immediate danger of physical injury, or death, call 9-1-1 for immediate assistance. Below there is also a list of numbers to call for specific instances like theft, arson & bomb, drug activity, and gang activity. If you can't find what you need on the list below, the operator can help you get in touch with the correct agency.

The following also contains a list of the current government officials that serve the state of Illinois , Cook County , and the City of Chicago . For more detailed information for each level of government, click on the link to access their respective websites. If you live outside the actual city of Chicago limits, you should contact the state or county government for information about your local city government. This information can also be helpful if you want to get involved in your community or even run for office.

Illinois State Government Officials

Governor of Illinois - Rod Blagojevich, Democrat
Lt. Governor of Illinois - Patrick Quinn, Democrat
Sec. of State of Illinois - Jesse White, Democrat
Attorney General Of Illinois - Lisa Madigan, Democrat
Treasurer of Illinois - Judy Baar Topinka, Republican
Senate President of Illinois - Emil Jones, Jr., Democrat
House Speaker of Illinois - Michael Madigan, Democrat

Cook County Government Officials

Board of Commissioners President of Cook County - John Stroger, Democrat
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County - Dorothy A. Brown, Democrat
Assessor of Cook County - James M. Houlihan, Democrat
Clerk of Cook County - David Orr, Democrat
Treasurer of Cook County - Maria Pappas, Democrat
Recorder of Deeds of Cook County - Eugene Moore, Democrat
Sheriff of Cook County - Michael Sheahan, Democrat
State's Attorney of Cook County - Richard Devine, Democrat

Chicago City Government Officials

Mayor of the city of Chicago - Richard M. Daley, Democrat
Clerk of the city of Chicago - James J. Laski, Democrat
Treasurer of the city of Chicago - Judith Rice
Fire Commissioner of the city of Chicago - James Joyce
Superintendent of Police of the city of Chicago - Terry G. Hillard

Chicago Police

	Phone
Emergency Calls	911
Emergency TDD	312-746-9715
Non-Emergency	311
Accident and Theft Transcripts	312-744-6270
Arson and Bomb	773-533-3473
Chicago Anti-Gun Enforcement	877-273-4867
Drug Hotline	800-272-2544
Gang Hotline	312-746-4264
Public Information	312-744-5570
Superintendent's Hotline	312-939-5555
Auto Theft Headquarters	312-744-6270
Auto Pound Section	312-744-5513
Police Precincts - District	Phone
1st District Central - 1718 South State St.	312-745-4290
2nd District Wentworth - 5101 S. Wentworth Ave.	312-747-8366
3rd District Grand Crossing - 7040 S. Cottage Grove Ave.	312-747-8201
4th District South Chicago - 2255 E. 103 rd St.	312-747-7581
5th District Calument - 727 E. 111 th St.	312-747-8210
6th District Gresham - 7808 S. Halsted St.	312-745-3617
7th District Englewood - 6120 S. Racine Ave.	312-747-8223
8th District Chicago Lawn - 3515 W. 63 rd St.	312-747-8224
9th District Deering - 3501 S. Lowe Ave.	312-747-8227
10th District Marquette - 2259 S. Damen Ave.	312-747-8249
11th District Harrison - 3151 W. Harrison St.	312-746-8386
12th District Monroe - 100 S. Racine Ave.	312-746-8309
13th District Wood - 937 N. Wood St.	312-746-8357
14th District Shakespeare - 2150 N. California Ave.	312-744-8290
15th District Austin - 5327 W. Chicago	312-746-8303
16th District Jefferson Park - 5151 N. Milwaukee Ave.	312-742-4510
17th District Albany Park - 4461 N. Pulaski Rd.	312-744-4420
18th District Near North - 1160 N. Larrabee Ave.	312-742-5870
19th District Belmont - 2452 W. Belmont Ave.	312-744-5983
20th District Foster - 5400 N. Lincoln Ave.	312-742-8714
21st District Prairie - 300 E. 29 th St.	312-747-8340
22nd District Morgan Park - 1830 W. Monterey Ave.	312-747-5165
23rd District Town Hall - 3600 N. Halsted St.	312-744-8320
24th District Rogers Park - 6464 N. Clark St.	312-744-5907
25th District Grand Central - 5555 W. Grand Ave	312-746-8605
O'Hare Field - O'Hare Area	773-686-2230