Nicholas M. Petitgout, Sheriff at McDonough County | https://www.tspr.org/
Nicholas M. Petitgout, Sheriff at McDonough County | https://www.tspr.org/
FOIA Request to McDonough County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the McDonough County Sheriff's Office in Illinois on August 14, 2025. The request seeks information about the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests details about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request was made by Prairie State Wire, a media organization focused on providing thorough and accurate news coverage concerning local governmental affairs. The organization emphasized the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They also requested that the information be provided in an electronic format to facilitate their reporting efforts.
Prairie State Wire is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. This affiliation supports their mission to leverage Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to increase government transparency.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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