FOIA Request to Shelby County regarding all county employee salaries 2024 on December 18, 2025.
On December 18, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Shelby County, Illinois, by East Central Reporter. The request seeks detailed records concerning the salaries and employment information of all individuals employed by the county during the calendar year 2024. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The specific details requested include the full name, department or office, job title or position, salary or wages for 2024 (or rate of pay if annual totals are not maintained), and employment type or status for each employee. The employment types specified in the request include full-time employees, part-time employees, temporary/seasonal employees, and contractors if such records are maintained by the county.
The East Central Reporter has requested that these records be provided in an electronic format such as CSV or Excel files. If any portion of this request is denied or redacted, they have asked for an explanation citing specific statutory exemptions as required by law.
East Central Reporter is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. The coalition’s mission is to enhance transparency and accountability within government operations.
Shelby County has an average student-to-teacher ratio of 12-to-1 for the school year 2022-23 with a total enrollment of 2,991 students and employing 251 full-time faculty members across its schools.
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.
