FOIA Request to City of Maroa regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.
The Macon Reporter, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Maroa in Illinois. The request was sent on August 21, 2025, and seeks detailed information about the city’s employees.
The specific records requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, include a list of all city employees with the following details: full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary (or hourly rate if applicable), and hire/start date. The request emphasizes the preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, Macon Reporter stresses the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request due to their status as a media professional.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This organization is a non-profit Missouri corporation that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. They utilize Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
