FOIA Request to Village of Orland Park regarding employee overtime records on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Orland Park on February 1, 2026, by South Cook News. The request seeks access to the village’s employee overtime records for the immediately preceding calendar month. The records requested include details such as the name and job title of employees, their department or office, dates and number of overtime hours worked, and the compensation paid for this overtime.
The request specifies that it is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and emphasizes a preference for receiving these records in electronic format. It highlights that the information sought is intended for public dissemination and does not require the creation of new documents but rather pertains to existing records.
South Cook News has also requested a fee waiver, citing its role as a media organization dedicated to gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable. Additionally, it mentions its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which supports media companies in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
