FOIA Request to Village Of Wayne City regarding employee overtime records on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by SE Illinois News to the Village Of Wayne City on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to employee overtime records for the immediately preceding calendar month. This includes detailed information such as the name and job title of each employee, their department or office, the dates and number of overtime hours worked, and the compensation paid for this overtime.
The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. SE Illinois News has requested that any denials be accompanied by a specific statutory basis and that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released. The media organization has also expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
As a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, SE Illinois News aims to use this information to inform the public about local governmental affairs. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their role in gathering and disseminating news to hold public institutions accountable.
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.
