Prairie State Wire

FOIA Request to Tazewell County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

A request has been made to the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act by Prairie State Wire, a media organization. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The information requested includes various data points such as the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship of the arrestee. Additionally, details like booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type and location of crime, and date of crime are also sought.

The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for journalistic purposes. It highlights that such access is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Prairie State Wire also mentions its eligibility for a fee waiver due to its role in disseminating information as a media professional.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.

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.