FOIA Request to Kankakee County Sheriff regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Kankakee County Sheriff by a representative from the Kankakee Times. The request seeks access to specific records concerning job applications within the sheriff’s department. The inquiry specifically asks for data on the number of job applications received, broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests information on which department or individual is responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The requester emphasized their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They highlighted that access to such public records is crucial for maintaining transparency and holding public institutions accountable.
Furthermore, as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental actions—the requester expressed eligibility for a fee waiver due to their media affiliation. More details about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.
