South West Illinois News

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by SW Illinois News to the City of Du Quoin on August 21, 2025. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees, detailing specific information about each employee. The requested fields include full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire or start date. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.

The requester emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As such, they have requested a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri. This organization assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

In Illinois, pet owners must have a license for certain pets like dogs and comply with state and local regulations. These licenses are defined in the Illinois Animal Welfare Act and must comply with the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Rules. Licensing supports animal control and health programs and helps ensure that pets have the correct vaccinations against diseases like rabies.

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.