Access Tinley Park Public Records
Tinley Park public records are kept by the Village Clerk and other departments at Village Hall on Oak Park Avenue. The village has close to 55,000 people and sits mostly in Cook County, with a small part in Will County. The clerk's office is the custodian of the village seal and keeper of all village records. Many public records are already posted on the Tinley Park website, so you may not even need to file a formal request. Police reports go through the Records Department. Building and zoning records are handled by Community Development. Court filings, vital records, and property documents come from Cook County offices.
Tinley Park Quick Facts
Cook County Records for Tinley Park
Tinley Park falls under Cook County for court records, vital records, and land filings. The Cook County Circuit Court handles all civil and criminal cases. You can search court case information for free on the circuit court clerk's website. The main courthouse is at 50 W. Washington St. in Chicago.
Birth and death certificates come from the Cook County Clerk. Marriage certificates are open to the public. Birth records are restricted. Land records, deeds, mortgages, and liens go through the Cook County Clerk since the Recorder of Deeds merged into that office. Property tax data comes from the Cook County Assessor. A small portion of Tinley Park extends into Will County, so some residents may need to check Will County records depending on their exact address.
Note: Residents in the Will County portion of Tinley Park should check with Will County for certain records.
Tinley Park Village Clerk and FOIA
Village Clerk Nancy O'Connor manages FOIA compliance and records for Tinley Park. The clerk's office maintains village codes, official documents, and the village seal. They also handle business licensing. The FOIA officer is based at Village Hall, 16250 S. Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, IL 60477.
Before filing a FOIA request, check the Tinley Park open government page. Since many public records are already on the village website, it may not be necessary to submit a formal request. If you do need to file one, the FOIA page has a downloadable request form. You can submit it by mail, fax at 708-444-5099, email to FOIA@tinleypark.org, or in person at Village Hall. The main phone number is 708-444-5000.
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), Tinley Park has five business days to respond. A five-day extension is available if the village needs more time. The first 50 pages of black and white copies are free. After that, each additional page costs $0.15. Color copies and unusual sizes cost the actual reproduction price.
The Tinley Park Code of Ordinances is available online through American Legal Publishing. Village Board meeting minutes and agendas are also posted on the site.
| Office | Village Clerk / FOIA Officer |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Nancy O'Connor |
| Address | 16250 S. Oak Park Avenue Tinley Park, IL 60477 |
| Phone | 708-444-5000 |
| Fax | 708-444-5099 |
| FOIA@tinleypark.org | |
| Website | tinleypark.org |
Tinley Park Police Records
The Tinley Park Police Department Records Department handles police reports, incident reports, and other law enforcement files. They process FOIA requests for police records separately from the Village Clerk. The department is located in the Village Hall complex.
The Records Department provides copies of police reports and processes all Freedom of Information Act requests related to law enforcement. Community alerts, annual reports, and the Driver Information Exchange program are also available through the police department. The statutory five-day response period begins when the FOIA officer receives the request.
Building and Zoning in Tinley Park
Community Development manages building permits, code enforcement, and planning and zoning records for Tinley Park. If you need permit records or inspection reports, contact the department through Village Hall or submit a FOIA request.
The Local Records Act (50 ILCS 205) governs how Tinley Park stores and retains building and zoning records. These records must be maintained according to state schedules.
Tinley Park Government Online
The Tinley Park village website is the main starting point for finding public records and government information.
From the homepage you can reach the clerk's office, police department, community development, and the open government transparency portal.
The FOIA page at tinleypark.org has the request form and instructions for submitting records requests.
You can download the FOIA form from this page and submit it by mail, fax, or email. The page also explains the fee structure and response timeline.
The police department section on the village website includes details about how to request police records in Tinley Park.
Use this page to find contact information for the Records Department and learn about their FOIA process.
Tinley Park Records Resources
If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Public Access Counselor at the Illinois Attorney General's office. Call 877-299-3642. The counselor reviews complaints and can issue binding opinions about whether records should be released.
The Tinley Park District also has its own FOIA process for park district records. That is a separate government body from the village.
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