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FOIA Request to City of West Frankfort 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 West Frankfort on August 21, 2025. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees, detailing specific information about each employee. The requested fields include full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire/start date.

The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. North Egypt News has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format. As part of their professional responsibilities to gather and report news to the public, they have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization.

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 aims to enhance transparency and inform the American public about government actions.

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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.