Prairie State Wire

FOIA Request to Lake County Sheriff's Office IL regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

A request was sent to the Lake County Sheriff's Office in Illinois under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, seeking specific records related to job applications. The request was made by Prairie State Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The email requested data on the number of job applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, it sought information about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

The requester emphasized their role as a member of the media, highlighting the importance of access to public records for transparency and accountability purposes. They also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional. The email noted that Prairie State Wire is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization dedicated to promoting transparency in government actions through the use of Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.

For more details about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, visit 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.