FOIA request sent to Village of Itasca regarding employee overtime records on February 1, 2026

FOIA Request to Village of Itasca regarding employee overtime records on February 1, 2026.

The DuPage Policy Journal has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village of Itasca. The request seeks access to employee overtime records for the immediately preceding calendar month. This inquiry was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and requests that the information be provided in electronic format if possible.

The specific details requested include the name and job title of each employee, their department or office, the dates and number of overtime hours worked, and the compensation paid for such overtime. The purpose of this request is to gather information deemed to be in the public interest and intended for dissemination to the public. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.

The DuPage Policy Journal has also requested a fee waiver based on its role as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable. As part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, they assist media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA laws.

We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.