Carbondale Reporter

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Herrin on August 21, 2025, by Carbondale Reporter. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees, detailing their full names, sex, race, job titles, departments or divisions, annual salaries or hourly rates if applicable, and hire/start dates. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.

The Carbondale Reporter is a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requested information is intended to support their mission of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. As part of this effort, they have requested that the information be provided in an electronic format and have applied for a fee waiver due to their status as a media entity.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri. This coalition assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. Their goal is to enhance public awareness by uncovering government actions. More details about the coalition can be found on their website here.

In Illinois, pet owners must have a license for certain pets like dogs and comply with state and local regulations. These licenses are defined in the Illinois Animal Welfare Act and must comply with the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Rules. Licensing supports animal control and health programs and helps ensure that pets have the correct vaccinations against diseases like rabies.

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.