Freedom of Information Act

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Kaskaskia College is a two-year, public community college subject to applicable state and federal laws and governed by an elected Board of Trustees. The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is intended to ensure transparency and accountability in government at all levels.

Additional information about FOIA is available through the Illinois Attorney General's Office at: https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/

Please review the information below to assist you in submitting a FOIA request to Kaskaskia College.

Submitting a FOIA Request

All FOIA requests must be submitted in writing.
Requests should be emailed to:

Cary Day Marketing and Public Information Coordinator | FOIA Officer
cday@kaskaskia.edu

Requests may also be submitted by mail to:

Cary Day Marketing and Public Information Coordinator | FOIA Officer
Kaskaskia College
27210 College Road
Centralia, IL 62801

After submitting your request, you can expect confirmation from the College's FOIA Officer.

College Business Hours

Kaskaskia College's regular business hours are:

• Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

From mid-May through mid-August, the College observes a four-day work week. FOIA response timelines are calculated based on official College business days.

FOIA Fees

Inspection of public records is free of charge.

The first 50 pages of black-and-white, letter- or legal-sized copies required to complete a FOIA request are provided at no cost. Additional fees apply as follows and must be paid before processing:

• Pages 51 and beyond: $0.15 per page
• CDs, disks, or specialized drives used for electronic files: charged at cost
• Large-sized or specialty documents (e.g., blueprints): charged at cost

FOIA Updates Effective January 1, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, amendments to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act approved by the General Assembly and signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker introduce new provisions to assist public bodies in managing FOIA requests and addressing cybersecurity concerns.

Key updates include:

1. Verification of Requesters

If a public body has a reasonable belief that a FOIA request was not submitted by a real person, it may require the requester to verify either orally or in writing that they are an individual. If verification is requested within five business days, the response deadline is paused until verification is received. A request may be denied if verification is not provided within 30 days.

2. Electronic Requests and Attachments

Public bodies are not required to open or access electronic attachments or hyperlinks included in FOIA requests. If a request relies on attachments or links, the requester will be notified within five business days that all request details must appear directly in the body of the request.

3. Clarification of Public Records

Junk mail, defined as unsolicited commercial mail that is not responded to by a public body, is not considered a public record under FOIA.

Right to Appeal

If you wish to appeal the College's response to a FOIA request, you may seek review from the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Counselor:

Public Access Counselor
Office of the Attorney General
500 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, IL 62701
1-877-299-FOIA 217-782-1396
Public.Access@ilag.gov