Purpose: The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 ILCS 140/1 et. Seq., was created to ensure that public entities like the Village of Herscher operate on an open and transparent level. It allows the media, commercial business, or individuals to request documents and records.
Please click here to download and print the FOIA Request Form.
FOIA Officers:
All requests may be submitted in person to the Administration Office listed below.
Village of Herscher
Attn: Freedom of Information Officer
272 E Second Street
Herscher, IL 60941
Please indicate if your request is a Village FOIA or Herscher Police FOIA request.
There may be fees imposed in processing your request.
Fees:
No charge for the first (50) black and white legal or letter sized copies. Additional copies 15¢ per page. Additional statutory fees may apply.
Color copies:
- 8½ x 11 one sided, 14¢ per print; two sided, 25¢ per print
- 8½ x 14 one sided, 15¢ per print; two sided, 26¢ per print
- 8½ x 17 one sided, 16¢ per print; two sided, 27¢ per print
Please be advised that FOIA is not the appropriate venue to obtain a complete criminal background history. In order to get a complete criminal background report, please contact:
The Illinois State Police Bureau of Identification
260 North Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 740-5160