Prairie State Wire

FOIA Request to McLean County Sheriff regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

On August 14, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the McLean County Sheriff's Office in Illinois. The request, sent by Prairie State Wire, seeks specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The requested information includes the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, the request asks for details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The requester emphasized their role as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They highlighted that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Given their professional responsibilities and affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization assisting media companies in investigating governmental agencies—the requester also sought a fee waiver.

The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to provide insights into government actions and inform the American electorate. More information about this organization can be found on their website: 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.