A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Pinckneyville on October 28, 2024. The request, issued by SW Illinois News, seeks comprehensive data on all unpaid parking violations within the city.
The specifics of the request include obtaining a list of all current unpaid parking violations. The information sought includes the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date when each violation occurred, and the total amount due from each offender.
At SW Illinois News, we believe that access to public records is crucial in fulfilling our journalistic responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to our readers. We requested this information under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, which allows us to gather essential data for our news coverage.
We have also asked for a fee waiver as a media organization engaged in disseminating information to the public. We are committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs and believe that access to such records is vital for this mission.
We await a response from the City of Pinckneyville regarding this request and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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