FOIA Center
DeKalb Township is committed to providing open and honest government including full disclosure from the government to its citizens. We have posted some of the most commonly requested documents, but if you can’t find what you need on our site, please contact our Freedom of Information Officer who can help get you what you need.
For general township information: DeKalb Township Overview, Budget, FOIA information and Organizational Chart
Freedom of Information Act Requests of DeKalb Township
You may submit a FOIA request in any written format that you choose (e-mail, in-person, U.S. mail, fax) and request should be directed to the following FOIA Officer. You should retain a copy of your request for your records.
View FOIA Requests
Fees Associated with FOIA Requests
Fees are in accordance with 5 ILCS 140/6 a. and b.
Township
FOIA Officer
Mary Hess
Mary Hess
2323 S. Fourth Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 758-8282
Fax: (815) 758-0124
Email: foiarequests@dekalbtownship.org
Fax: (815) 758-0124
Email: foiarequests@dekalbtownship.org
Road District FOIA Officer
Karen Gumino
Karen Gumino
2323 S. Fourth Street
DeKalb, IL 60115
Phone: (815) 758-5658
Fax: (815) 758-0124
Email: foiarequests@dekalbtownship.org
Fax: (815) 758-0124
Email: foiarequests@dekalbtownship.org
Township Lobbying
DeKalb Township is a member of the TOI (Township Officials of Illinois) and the Metropolitan Township Association. DeKalb Township does not directly employ individuals for lobbying efforts.
You can review more information regarding TOI’s Legislative Agenda by clicking on this link: http://www.toi.org/about-us/mission-statement.
Financial Transparency
Open Meetings Act Compliance - Elected Officials and Staff Benefits and Wages
In accordance with Public Act 97-0609, the IMRF Annual Salary Benefit Report for elected officials and staff receiving over $75,000 can be requested by emailing supervisor@dekalbtownship.org or FOIArequests@dekalbtownship.org.
Public Act 97-0609
In accordance with Public Act 101-0504, you will find the links to the statute and IMRF participation information below.
Public Act 101-0504
IMRF
Audits
The Township undergoes a comprehensive audit on an annual basis. You can find the audit from the previous fiscal year below.
2023-2024 Audit
Budgets
DeKalb Township’s fiscal year runs April 1 to March 31. The Town Board approves the budgets of the Road District and Township on an annual basis.
2024 Road District Budget
2024 Township Budget