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FOIA Request to City of Benton 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 Benton, Illinois, seeking detailed information about city employees. The request, sent on August 21, 2025, aims to obtain 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.

The request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), which allows public access to government records. North Egypt News emphasizes the importance of this information for journalistic purposes in order to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. The media organization has requested that the information be provided in an electronic format and has also sought a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating news to the public.

North Egypt News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. This coalition works towards increasing transparency by providing insights into government actions. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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. The pet license typically involves a fee and must be renewed periodically. Licensing supports animal control and health programs and helps ensure that pets have the correct vaccinations, especially against deadly and highly contagious diseases like rabies.

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.