Carbondale Reporter

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

The Carbondale Reporter has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Johnston, Illinois, seeking detailed information about city employees. The request was sent on August 21, 2025, and seeks records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The information requested includes a comprehensive list of all city employees with specific details such as full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire/start date.

This request aims to facilitate transparency and accountability in local government by providing the public with access to pertinent information about those employed by the city. As a media organization committed to thorough and accurate reporting on local governmental affairs, the Carbondale Reporter emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities. Additionally, as a member of the media involved in disseminating information to the public, the Carbondale Reporter has requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request.

The individual making this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri. This coalition assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies by leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.