Galesburg Reporter

FOIA Request to Warren County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

A request for public records has been submitted to the Warren County Sheriff's Office under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The request, sent by a representative from Galesburg Reporter, seeks comprehensive arrest records for the year 2023. The information requested includes a variety of data points such as the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status of each arrestee. Additionally, the request seeks booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types and locations of crimes committed, and dates of those crimes.

The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in their role to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable. The requester has also sought a fee waiver citing their position within the media industry.

The individual submitting this FOIA request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This organization aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies by utilizing 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.