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FOIA Request to City of Mount Carroll regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by NW Illinois News to the City of Mount Carroll on August 21, 2025. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees, including specific details such as full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire/start date. The request emphasizes the need for this information in an electronic format.

The FOIA request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. NW Illinois News has highlighted its role in providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs and stressed the importance of access to public records for transparency and accountability purposes. As part of their professional responsibilities in gathering and reporting news to the public, they have requested a fee waiver citing their status as media professionals.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies. This coalition uses Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

In Illinois, pet owners must have a license for certain pets like dogs and comply with state and local regulations. These licenses are defined in the Illinois Animal Welfare Act and must comply with the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Rules. The pet license typically involves a fee and must be renewed periodically. Licensing supports animal control and health programs and helps ensure that pets have the correct vaccinations, especially against deadly and highly contagious diseases like rabies.

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.