FOIA Request to City of Urbana regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.
A request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act by Chambana Sun, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all employees from the City of Urbana. The requested information includes full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary (or hourly rate if applicable), and hire/start date. The aim is to obtain these records in an electronic format.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their role of holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As such, Chambana Sun has requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media entity.
Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at their website.
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.
