Peoria Standard

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

The Peoria Standard, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Pekin. The request seeks detailed information about all city employees. Specifically, the Peoria Standard is asking for records that include each employee's full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire or start date. The requested information is sought in an electronic format under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140).

The Peoria Standard emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization aims to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As such, they have requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request due to their status as a media entity.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation based in Missouri. This coalition assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about the coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

In Illinois, pet owners must have a license for certain pets like dogs and comply with state and local regulations. These licenses are defined in the Illinois Animal Welfare Act and must comply with the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Rules. Licensing supports animal control and health programs and helps ensure that pets have the correct vaccinations against diseases like rabies.

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.