A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Williamson County Sheriff's office in Illinois on January 7, 2025. The request was made by Chambana Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In our quest for transparency and accountability, we at Chambana Sun have requested access to a list of all arrests made from January 1, 2024, till December 31, 2024. The specific fields requested include the arrestee's name, arrest date, gender, race, date of birth, and the crime committed.
As an organization 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 as a media organization, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. We await a response from the Williamson County Sheriff's office regarding this request.
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