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FOIA Request to City of Shawneetown regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

A request has been submitted to the City of Shawneetown under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) by SE Illinois News. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees, including specific details such as full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire/start date. This information is requested in an electronic format to facilitate efficient reporting.

SE Illinois News emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability within governmental institutions. As part of their role in disseminating news to the public, they are seeking a fee waiver for this request based on their status as a media organization.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.