McHenry Times

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

The McHenry Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Woodstock seeking detailed information about its employees. The request, dated August 21, 2025, aims to obtain a comprehensive list of all city employees, including their full names, sex, race, job titles, departments or divisions, annual salaries (or hourly rates if applicable), and hire/start dates. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.

The McHenry Times emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to fulfill its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. The media organization has requested that the information be provided in an electronic format and has sought a fee waiver due to its status as a media professional entity.

Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit Missouri corporation assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies by leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.

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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.