Sangamon Sun

FOIA Request to Logan County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

A request has been submitted to the Logan County Sheriff's Office under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, seeking access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The request was made by a news reporter affiliated with Sangamon Sun, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs.

The requested information includes several data points for each arrest record: the name, sex, race, age, date of birth (DOB), and citizenship of the arrestee; booking ID; date of arrest; booking photo; names of the arresting officers; type and location of crime; and date of crime. The request emphasizes a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.

The requestor is also seeking a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.

The individual making the request is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids 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.