Sangamon Sun

FOIA Request to Illinois Department of Corrections regarding names and headshots of current wardens on July 15, 2025.

The Sangamon Sun, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). The request seeks specific records related to the state's prison system. The requested information includes the names of appointed state prison wardens for all 28 IDOC facilities, the year they were appointed, and a headshot image for each warden.

This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, Sangamon Sun emphasizes the importance of access to public records in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Additionally, as a member of the media, they have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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.