Illinois Valley Times

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Illinois Valley Times to the City of Princeton, Illinois, seeking a comprehensive list of city employees. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and was sent on August 21, 2025. The Illinois Valley Times is a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

The requested records include detailed information about each city employee, specifically their full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire or start date. The Illinois Valley Times has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.

The requestor highlighted their role as a member of the media in gathering and reporting news to the public. They emphasized that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. In light of their professional responsibilities and involvement with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization assisting media companies in investigating governmental agencies—the requestor believes they are eligible for a fee waiver.

The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy is known for leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to enhance transparency in government actions. More information about this organization can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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.