FOIA Request to City of Albion regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.
A request has been submitted to the City of Albion under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) by SE Illinois News. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees with specific details including full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire/start date. The requested information is preferred in electronic format to facilitate ease of access and analysis.
SE Illinois News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization seeks transparency from public institutions and aims to hold them accountable through access to public records. As a media entity, SE Illinois News requests a fee waiver for this FOIA request.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation based in Missouri. This organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies at both state and federal levels. They utilize Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to enhance transparency in government actions. More information about their mission can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
