Jim Root, Sheriff at Macon County | https://www.sheriff-macon-il.us/
Jim Root, Sheriff at Macon County | https://www.sheriff-macon-il.us/
FOIA Request to Macon County Sheriff's Department regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Macon County Sheriff's Department in Illinois by Prairie State Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks detailed records concerning the number of job applications received by the department, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, information is requested about the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in their role of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The Prairie State Wire has requested that this information be provided in an electronic format and has also applied for a fee waiver due to their status as a media entity.
The sender identifies as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition 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.
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