File a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request

All public records in Thornton Township are available to any person for inspection or copying, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. For information related to the public’s rights under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, please visit the Attorney General website.

To request public records from Thornton Township, please submit in writing, (either via email or mail), a letter detailing the documents you are requesting to have access. The letter should be sent to our Freedom of Information Act Office:

foia@thorntontwp.com

or

FOIA Office
333 E. 162nd Street
South Holland, IL 60473

Public Act 97-0609 and the Posting of Employee Compensation Information

May 2022

In compliance with Public Act 97-0609, a listing of each employee with a total compensation package exceeding $75,000 will be available by request in the Thornton Township Administration Office at 333 E. 162nd Street, South Holland, IL 60473.

Public Act 101-0504

In 2019, the Illinois General Assembly passed Public Act 101-0504. The law requires IMRF to post certain employer cost and participation information on its website. IMRF will update these reports annually.

Pursuant to Public Act 101-0504, please click here for Employer Cost & Participant Information for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. 

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