Public Information & Transparency

5 ILCS 140/4

In accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Village of Hartsburg provides the following information for public inspection, copying, and download:

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About the Village of Hartsburg

• Purpose: The Village of Hartsburg serves to provide essential municipal services, maintain infrastructure, promote community engagement, and preserve the historic and rural character of Hartsburg for residents and visitors.

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Organizational Structure

(Insert simple block diagram or organizational chart image here)
Example: Board of Trustees ➔ Mayor ➔ Clerk ➔ Departments (Water, Streets & Maintenance, Ordinance Enforcement, etc.)

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Budget Information

• Annual Operating Budget: [Insert total operating budget amount, e.g., "$500,000"]

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Village Offices

• Primary Location:

  • Hartsburg Village Hall | 109 W. Front St, Hartsburg, IL 62643

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Village Staff

• Approximate Number of Employees:

  • 3 full-time employees and 2 part-time employees

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Boards, Commissions, and Committees

• Village Board of Trustees

• Founders Day Committee

• Planning and Zoning Commission (if applicable)

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Each of these groups advises on or makes decisions about the operations and policies of the Village.

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Requesting Public Records

Members of the public may request information or public records using the following methods:

• Freedom of Information Officer: Leonard Racine

• Mailing Address: P.O. Box  , Hartsburg, IL 62643

• Email Address: connect.villageofhartsburg@outlook.com

• Phone Number: [Insert Phone Number]

• How to Submit a Request:

  • Submit a written request via mail or email

  • Requests must specify the documents or information desired.

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FOIA Request Fees

• Black and white copies (50 pages or less): No charge

• Additional pages or color copies: $0.15 per page

📄 [Download the Village of Hartsburg FOIA Ordinance] (link to your FOIA policy PDF or external resource like IML)