Macon Reporter

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Macon Reporter to the City of Sullivan on August 21, 2025. 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 an electronic format under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.

The request highlights the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their role of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of this effort, the Macon Reporter has also requested a fee waiver due to its status as a media organization.

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 through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.

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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.