North Egypt News

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by North Egypt News to the City of Sesser on August 21, 2025. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees, including details such as full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire or start date. This information is requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.

North Egypt News is a media organization focused on delivering accurate news coverage concerning local governmental affairs. The request highlights the importance of access to public records for media professionals in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of their role in disseminating information to the public, North Egypt News has also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media outlet.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri. This coalition aids news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies by utilizing Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: 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.