West Central Reporter

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by West Central Reporter to the City of Hamilton, Illinois, seeking a comprehensive list of city employees. The request, dated August 21, 2025, asks for specific details about each employee, including their full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire or start date.

The request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The requester emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling their role as a media professional responsible for reporting news and holding public institutions accountable. A fee waiver is also requested based on their status as a member of the media.

West Central Reporter is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.

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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.