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 for assistance.

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 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.

FOIA Fees

Township FOIA Officer
Tiffany Martin


2323 S. Fourth Street
DeKalb, IL 60115

Phone: (815) 758-8282
Fax: (815) 758-0124
Email: foiarequests@dekalbtownship.org

Road District FOIA Officer
Amy Conner


2323 S. Fourth Street
DeKalb, IL 60115

Phone: (815) 758-5658
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 on the TOI Mission Statement page.

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 is available in the link below. 

FY2027 Compensation Report
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.
2024-2025 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.

2026/27 Road District Budget
2026/27 Township Budget