West Central Reporter

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

The West Central Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Bushnell. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees with specific details under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The requested information includes the full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire/start date for each employee.

The West Central Reporter emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of this effort, they have requested that the information be provided in an electronic format and have also sought a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at 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.