John Lyons, Chairperson Appointed Board Member at State Universities Retirement System of Illinois | https://surs.org/
John Lyons, Chairperson Appointed Board Member at State Universities Retirement System of Illinois | https://surs.org/
FOIA Request to State Universities Retirement System of Illinois regarding Pension Fund board members roster and photos on September 8, 2025.
On September 8, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the State Universities Retirement System of Illinois. The request seeks access to a list of all Pension Fund board members along with their photos. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requestor is affiliated with Prairie State Wire, a media organization focused on providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, they emphasize the importance of accessing public records to hold institutions accountable and ensure transparency. The request also mentions eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as media professionals.
Additionally, the requestor is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found 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.
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