Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Ensuring Open & Honest Government

It is the public policy of this State that public bodies exist to aid in the conduct of the people's business and that the people have a right to be informed as to the conduct of their business. - Illinois Open Meetings Act, 5 ILCS 120/1.

Pursuant to the fundamental philosophy of the American constitutional form of government, it is declared to be the public policy of the State of Illinois that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees consistent with the terms of this Act. Such access is necessary to enable the people to fulfill their duties of discussing public issues fully and freely, making informed political judgments and monitoring government to ensure that it is being conducted in the public interest. - Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1.

To assure compliance with State of Illinois law as well as to promote transparency concerning Peoria City/County Health Department operations, the Department provides the following information regarding the Freedom of Information Act.

Questions About the Freedom of Information Act

If you have any questions regarding FOIA, contact Amy Roberts, Freedom of Information Act Officer .

Freedom of Information ACT Compliance Documents

  1. Compliance Packet Summary of FOIA Rules and Procedures (PDF)
  2. FOIA Request Form
  1. Index of Public Records (PDF)

Environmental Health Division FOIA Requests

Food Program Records

Food Safety Inspection reports are available to review online without the need to submit a FOIA request. Lookup Food Safety Inspection Reports

Onsite Wastewater and Water Well Property Records

New! Property records for onsite wastewater treatment systems and wells installed after 2009 are now available to review online without the need to submit a FOIA request. Lookup Property Records

Property records for onsite wastewater treatment systems and wells installed prior to 2009 will need to be requested by submitting a FOIA request. Submit a FOIA Request.