“FOIA is the state Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), records in possession of public agencies may be accessed by the public upon written request. Pursuant to 5 ILCS 140, Section 2 (c), a public record is any records, reports, forms, writings, letters, memoranda, books, papers, maps, photographs, cards, tapes, recordings, electronic data processing records, electronic communications recorded information and all other documentary materials pertaining to the transaction of public business, regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been prepared by or for, or having been or being used by, received by, in the possession of or under the control of any public body.
Some records are, however, not subject to release via the FOIA process; these types of records are described under 5 ILCS 140, Section 7 (1) (a) thru (y). And some records may also be subject to confidentiality provisions imposed by other state statutes; the FOIA process for disclosure of information does not supercede these other applicable statutory and judicial mandates.”
–https://gov.illinois.gov/transparency/foia.html (accessed 2/24/2026)
Submitting a FOIA Request to Mt Pulaski Public Library
FOIA requests may be mailed, faxed or personally delivered to the library. Requests may also be emailed to the designated FOIA officers. All requests must be written and reasonably describe the requested records.
Please direct FOIA inquiries to:
Fax: 217.792.0012
Email Addresses for FOIA Officers:
Amanda Doherty (Primary FOIA Officer, Library Director): mtpulaskipubliclibrary@gmail.com
Charlene Butler (Secondary FOIA Officer, Library Trustee): trustee7.mpl@gmail.com
Fees Associated with FOIA
The first 50 pages of black and white, legal or letter sized copies of records requested are free. Requests that surpass 50 pages will incur any and all fees allowable by law.
Additional information on the guidelines used to charge fees related to FOIA can be found in Section 6 of the Act.
For more information about FOIA, please visit the Illinois Attorney General’s website:
https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Open-And-Honest-Government/PAC/Illinois-Residents