Ron Hain, Kane County Sheriff | https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/
Ron Hain, Kane County Sheriff | https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/
FOIA Request to Kane County Sheriff regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Kane County Sheriff on August 14, 2025. The request seeks information about the number of job applications received by the department, broken down by week, month, or year. Additionally, it requests details on which department or individual is responsible for tracking these application numbers.
The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format. The requester is affiliated with Kane County Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The purpose of this request is to gather data that can help hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public.
The requester has also indicated their involvement with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at 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.
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