East Central Reporter

FOIA Request to City of Casey 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 Casey in Illinois. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees with specific details under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The requested information includes each employee's full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire/start date.

The East Central Reporter emphasizes the importance of access to public records for transparency and accountability in government operations. As part of their professional responsibilities to gather and report news to the public, they have requested this information in electronic format and are seeking a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization.

Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. This coalition aims to enhance transparency and inform the American electorate about government actions.

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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.