Clay Whelan, Sheriff at Lee County Sheriff's Department | Facebook
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FOIA Request to Lee County Sheriff's Department regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
The NW Illinois News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Lee County Sheriff's Department. The request seeks records concerning the number of job applications received by the department. Specifically, the request asks for data on applications received by week, month, or year. Additionally, it inquires about 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. As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, NW Illinois News emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
Furthermore, NW Illinois News has requested a fee waiver based on its role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. The requestor is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, please visit their website 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.
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