FOIA Request to Iroquois County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Iroquois County Sheriff by Kankakee Times, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to a PDF copy of the application form used for recruiting applicants. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The Kankakee Times emphasizes the importance of accessing public records as part of their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As members of the media, they have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities to gather and report news to the public.
Additionally, it is noted that the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
