FOIA Request to Macon County Sheriff's Department Regarding 2024 Arrest Records on January 7, 2025.
We at Chambana Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, have formally requested records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. We have asked for these records in an electronic format for convenience and efficiency.
The request specifically asks for a list of all arrests from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. The desired fields include the arrestee's name, arrest date, gender, race, date of birth and the crime committed.
As a member of the media organization Chambana Sun, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We eagerly await a response from the Macon County Sheriff's Department regarding this request and will continue our mission to provide comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs.
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