Dupage Policy Journal

FOIA Request to City of Oakbrook Terrace regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

The DuPage Policy Journal has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, seeking a comprehensive list of city employees. The request was sent on August 21, 2025, and is part of the media organization's efforts to ensure transparency in local governmental affairs.

The requested records include detailed information about each employee, such as their full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire or start date. The request specifies that the information should be provided in an electronic format to facilitate ease of access and reporting.

This FOIA request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), which allows for public access to government records. As members of the media, DuPage Policy Journal asserts its role in gathering and disseminating news to hold public institutions accountable. The organization has also requested a fee waiver based on its status as a media professional entity.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation dedicated to investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. This coalition aims to promote transparency by providing valuable insights into government actions for the American electorate. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.

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.