Southern Illinois News

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Cairo by Southern Illinois News on August 21, 2025. The request seeks detailed information about all city employees, including their full names, sex, race, job titles, departments or divisions, annual salaries or hourly rates, and hire/start dates. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.

Southern Illinois News emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their responsibilities to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. The organization has requested that the information be provided in electronic format and has also sought a fee waiver due to its role as a media entity.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation based in Missouri. This organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at 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.