McHenry Times

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

The McHenry Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Marengo, Illinois, seeking detailed information about city employees. The request was sent on August 21, 2025, and aims to obtain a comprehensive list of all city employees with specific details.

The requested records include 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 request emphasizes the preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.

The McHenry Times is a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of its commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, the organization seeks access to these public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). Additionally, as members of the media involved in disseminating information to the public, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records.

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

We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.