Kankakee Times

FOIA Request to Iroquois County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Iroquois County Sheriff by a representative from Kankakee Times. The request seeks comprehensive arrest records for the year 2023. The requested data includes various details about each arrestee, such as their name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, information on booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type and location of crime, and date of crime is also sought.

The Kankakee Times emphasizes its role in providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs and underscores the importance of accessing public records to fulfill its professional responsibilities. The media organization has requested these records in an electronic format and has applied for a fee waiver based on its status as a media entity.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA requests. 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.