Peoria Standard

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

The Peoria Standard, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Elmwood. The request, sent on August 21, 2025, seeks access to records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The requested information includes a list of all city employees with specific details such as full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary (or hourly rate if applicable), and hire/start date.

The Peoria Standard emphasizes the importance of access to public records for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of this request, they have also sought a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.

Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit Missouri corporation assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. It leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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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.