East Central Reporter

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

A request has been submitted to the City of Villa Grove under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by East Central Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees, including details such as full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire/start date. The information is requested in electronic format to facilitate ease of access and dissemination.

The East Central Reporter emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization. The requestor is affiliated 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.

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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.