East Central Reporter

FOIA Request to City of Robinson regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

The East Central Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Robinson in Illinois. The request, sent on August 21, 2025, seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees with specific details including full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire/start date. This information is requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), preferably in electronic format.

The East Central Reporter emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. Access to public records is deemed essential for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has also requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request due to its status as a media entity.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.

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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.