Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests

PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING INSPECTION OF TOWNSHIP RECORDS

or

TO OBTAIN COPIES OF TOWNSHIP RECORDS (CERTIFIED UPON REQUEST)

The purpose of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is to ensure that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs government, and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials.

The principle mandate of the Public Act 96-542 provides that each public body shall make available to any person for inspection or to provide copies of any requested records that are subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Not all records are subject to disclosure, and the Act provides a number of exemptions.

The Act also provides that the public body has five (5) business days, if necessary, to fill the request.

Requests for commercial purposes, under the Public Act 96-542, will have twenty-one (21) business days after receipt of such a request to respond to them.

This Act is not intended to be used to violate individual privacy, nor for the purpose of furthering a commercial enterprise, or disrupt the duly-undertaken work of any public body. The Act does not require the Township to create new records or to answer question other than through its records. FOIA requesters may have to pay fees covering some of the cost of processing their request. Fees may be limited to actual mailing costs, duplication or publication costs. See the next page for Little Rock Township’s fee schedule and policy for duplication of records. If a fee is required, it must be paid before the copies are released by Little Rock Township.

The Township Clerk has custody of all the records, books, and papers of the Township (60 ILCS 1/75-5)

All Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests must be in writing or emailed to the Little Rock Township Freedom of Information Officer and must contain a detailed description of the desired records. A form for requesting Little Rock Township public records is included on this website. Print the form, complete, mail.

Email or drop off at the Town Clerk’s Office in the Town Hall located at

611 W. Main Street in Plano, IL 60545

All requests for information should be made to:

George Goehst, Freedom of Information Officer

Address: 611 W. Main Street

Plano, IL 60545

Phone: 630.552.3315

Email: [email protected]

The Freedom of Information Officer will direct request for records relative to the assessment of

Property and records store on the Assessor’s files to the Assessor for her handling of same, and requests

for records relative to the Township Road District will be directed to the Highway Commissioner for handling of the same.

LITTLE ROCK TOWNSHIP

FEE SCHEDULE FOR DUPLICATION OF RECORDS

Copies of Records

For black and white, letter or legal sized copies (8 1/2 x 11 or 11 x 17), the first 50 pages are free and any additional pages will cost 15 cents a page. For abnormal size copies, the Township will charge the actual cost of copying. There will be a fee for electronic copies, but only for the actual cost of the recording medium.

Certification of Copies of Records

The fee for each certification in writing with seal of office is $2.00.

Delivery of Copies and Payment of Copy Fee

The Freedom of Information Officer will notify those requesting copies of records when the copies are ready and the amount of the copy fee. Copies shall be picked up at the Town Office, 611 W. Main Street, Plano, Illinois. Payment of the copy fee is due when the copies are picked up. Checks shall be made payable to Little Rock Township. Payment may be made by cash in the exact amount of the fee due.

Documents

2026 Meeting Schedule

Meeting Minutes

Resolutions & Ordinances

Historical Documents

FOIA Request

Welcome!

Little Rock Township is a vibrant community in Kendall County, Illinois, established on November 6, 1849. It covers a nearly 6-mile square area.

Named after Little Rock Creek that flows through the area, the township features scenic rural landscapes, farmland, and easy access via major routes like U.S. Route 34.

Home to about 14,000 residents (2020 U.S. Census: 14,036 people and 4,882 housing units), it continues to experience steady growth as a welcoming blend of suburban convenience and small-town charm.

Little Rock Township encompasses the city of Plano in its entirety as well as a portion of the city of Sandwich (specifically its eastern edge), along with the unincorporated community of Little Rock. Plano serves as the largest settlement and administrative hub (to include the main office along with additional maintenance buildings) within the township.

Governed by an elected Town Board consisting of a Supervisor and four Trustees, plus dedicated elected servants for assessment, clerk, and highway services, Little Rock Township focuses on upholding the Constitution of the United States and the state of Illinois, supporting families, businesses, and overall quality of life.

The township office is located at:

611 West Main Street Plano, IL 60545