FOIA Request to Village of Barrington Hills regarding employee overtime records on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Barrington Hills on February 1, 2026, by Prairie State Wire. The request seeks access to the village’s employee overtime records for the immediately preceding calendar month. The requested information includes details such as the name and job title of employees, their department or office, 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 necessitate the creation of new documents. It also requests that any denial or withholding of information be accompanied by a specific statutory basis for such action. Prairie State Wire has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
As a media organization dedicated to reporting on local governmental affairs, Prairie State Wire underscores its role in gathering information of public interest for dissemination. They assert that access to public records is crucial for maintaining transparency and holding public institutions accountable. In line with this mission, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
