South Central Reporter

FOIA Request to Clinton County Sheriff's Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

The South Central Reporter has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Clinton County Sheriff's Office in Illinois. The request seeks records related to the number of job applications received by the office, categorized by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests information on the department or individual responsible for tracking these application numbers.

This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The requester, affiliated with South Central Reporter and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency—emphasized their role in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. They also requested a fee waiver due to their status as media professionals.

The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy supports media organizations and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. They utilize Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to enhance transparency and inform the public about government actions. More details 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.