Freedom of Information Act
How to Request Information Using the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
- Please be as specific as possible when describing the records you are seeking. Remember, the Freedom of Information Act is designed to allow you to inspect or receive copies of records. It is not designed to require a public body to answer questions. To the extent that you wish to ask questions of a representative of Livingston County please refer to the department list below.
- Please make your request for records in writing. Livingston County does not require the completion of a standard form for this purpose. To submit electronically you must e-mail it to the appropriate department below. You may submit your written request by mail, fax, email, or in person. Click here for the Livingston County, Illinois, FOIA Request form.
- Please tell us whether you would like copies of the requested records, or whether you wish to examine the records in person. You have the right to do either.
- For black and white, letter or legal sized copies, the first 50 pages are free, unless a different fee is otherwise fixed by statute. Any additional pages will be charged at .15 cents per page.
- You are permitted to ask for a waiver of copying fees. To do so, please include the following statement (or a similar statement) in your written FOIA request: “I request a waiver of all fees associated with this request.” In addition, you must include a specific explanation as to why your request for information is in the public interest – not simply your personal interest – and merits a fee waiver.
- Please include your name, preferred telephone number(s), mailing address, and if you wish, your electronic mail address.
- Link to: Illinois FOIA
Livingston County will respond to all Freedom of Information Requests within five (5) business days.
Livingston County FOIA Officers
| Department | Department Head | FOIA Officer | Phone | Mailing Address | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessor | Shelly Renken | Shelly Renken | 815-844-7214 | 112 W. Madison Street, Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required |
| Circuit Clerk - The Judicial Branch is exempt from FOIA. Please contact the Circuit Clerk's Office about court records. | Circuit Clerk's Office | 815-844-2602 | 110 N. Main Street, Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required | |
| Coroner | Mike Renner | Mike Renner | 815-844-6367 | 110 W. Water Street, Suite 4, Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required |
| County Board Office | Alina Hartley | Alina Hartley | 815-844-6378 | 112 W. Madison Street, Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required |
| County Clerk and Recorder | Kristy Masching | Kristy Masching | 815-844-2006 | P.O. Box 618, Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required |
| Finance, Budget & Audit | Diane Schwahn | Diane Schwahn | 815-844-6705 | 112 W. Madison Street, Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required |
| Highway Department | Clay Metcalf | Clay Metcalf | 815-842-1184 | 1705 S. Manlove Street, Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required |
| Human Resources | Ginger Harris | Ginger Harris | 815-842-9350 | 112 W. Madison Street, Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required |
| Judicial - The Judicial Branch is exempt from FOIA. Please contact the Circuit Clerk's Office about court records. | Circuit Clerk's Office | 815-844-2602 | 110 N. Main Street, Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required | |
| Mental Health Board | Taylor Hartman | Taylor Hartman | 815-844-7708 | 310 E. Torrance Ave., Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required |
| Public Health Department | Jackie Dever | Jackie Dever | 815-844-7174 | 310 E. Torrance Ave., Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required |
| Sheriff | Sheriff Ryan Bohm | Hilary Bauman | 815-844-2774 | 844 W. Lincoln Street, Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required |
| Treasurer | M. Nikki Meier | M. Nikki Meier | 815-844-2306 | P.O. Box 50, Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required |
| Veterans Assistance | Mike Haerr | Mike Haerr | 815-844-7378 | 110 W. Water Street, Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required |
| Zoning Planning Permits | Brittney Miller | Brittney Miller | 815-844-7741 | 112 W. Madison Street, Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required |
| All Other FOIA Requests | Kristy Masching | Kristy Masching | 815-844-2006 | P.O. Box 618, Pontiac, IL 61764 | email hidden; JavaScript is required |