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.
- 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.
- What does it cost to make a FOIA request?
- What is exempt from FOIA requests?
- 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.
Livingston County will respond to all Freedom of Information Requests within 5 business days.
| Department | Contact Information |
| LivCom and 911 | Department Head: Candice BradshawFOIA Officer: Candice Bradshaw Phone: 815-844-0911 Mail to: 844 W Lincoln St Pontiac, IL 61764 Email: lm.livcm911@frontier.com |
| Assessor | Department Head: Duane KiesewetterFOIA Officer: Duane Kiesewetter Phone: 815-844-7214 Mail to: 110 W. Water St Pontiac, IL 61764 Email: duane@maxwire.net |
| JudicialThe Judicial Branch is exempt from FOIAPlease contact the Circuit Clerk’s Office about court records | Circuit Clerk’s Office815-844- 2602110 N Main St Pontiac, IL |
| Circuit ClerkThe Judicial Branch is exempt from FOIAPlease contact the Circuit Clerk’s Office about court records | Circuit Clerk’s Office815-844- 2602110 N Main St Pontiac, IL |
| Coroner | Department Head: Michael BurkeFOIA Officer: Michael Burke Phone: 815-844-6367 Mail to: P.O. Box 527 Pontiac, IL 61764 Email: livingstoncountycoroner@frontier.com |
| County Board Office | Department Head: Alina Hartley FOIA Officer: Alina Hartley Phone: 815-844-6378 Mail to: 211 E Madison St 2nd Fl. Pontiac, IL 61764 Email: ahartley@livingstoncountyil.gov |
| County Clerk and recorder | Department Head: Kristy Masching FOIA Officer: Kristy Masching Phone: 815-844-2006 Mail to: P.O. Box 618 Pontiac, IL 61764 Email: kmasching@livingstoncountyil.gov |
| Highway Department | Department Head: David R. Winters FOIA Officer: David R. Winters Phone: 815-842-1184 Mail to: 1705 S. Manlove Street Pontiac, IL 61764 Email: lchd.david@frontier.com |
| Human Resources | Department Head: Linda Daniels FOIA Officer: Linda Daniels Phone: 815-842-9350 Mail to: 110 W. Water St Suite #2 Pontiac, IL 61764 Email: ldaniels@livingstoncountyil.gov |
| Mental Health Board | Department Head: Carol Flessner FOIA Officer: Carol Flessner Phone: 815-844-7708 Mail to: 310 E. Torrance St. Pontiac, IL 61764 Email: cflessner@mchsi.com |
| Public Health Department | Department Head: MaLinda Hillman FOIA Officer: MaLinda Hillman Phone: 815-844-7174 Mail to: P. O. Box 650 Pontiac, IL 61764 Email: mhillman@lchd.us |
| Sheriff | Department Head: Sheriff Martin MeredithFOIA Officer: Lt. Michael Glowacki Phone: 815-844-2774 Mail to: 844 W Lincoln St Pontiac, IL 61764 Email: mglowacki@livingstoncountyil.gov |
| Treasurer | Department Head: Barbara SearFOIA Officer: Barbara Sear Phone: 815-844-2306 Mail to: P.O. Box 50 Pontiac, IL 61764 Email: bsear@livingstoncountyil.gov |
| Veterans Assistance | Department Head: Tom BaileyFOIA Officer: Tom Bailey Phone: 815-844-7378 Mail to: 211 E. Madison St. 2nd Fl. Pontiac, IL 61764 Email: lcvac@frontier.com |
| Finance Budget Audit | Department Head: June Slagel FOIA Officer: June Slagel Phone: 815-844-6705 Mail to: 110 W Water St Suite 4 Pontiac, IL 61764 Email: jslagel@maxwire.net |
| Zoning Planning Permits | Department Head: Chuck Schopp FOIA Officer: Chuck Schopp Phone: 815-844-7741 Mail to: 110 W. Water St. Suite #2 Pontiac, IL 61764 Email: cschopp@maxwire.net |
| All Other Requests | Department Head: Kristy MaschingFOIA Officer: Kristy Masching Phone: 815-844-2006 Mail to: P.O. Box 618 Pontiac, IL 61764 Email: kmasching@livingstoncountyil.gov |
