North Cook News

On January 13, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Evanston Township High School District 202 in Illinois by North Cook News. The request sought information regarding the number of non-U.S. citizens currently enrolled in the school district.

North Cook News is a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of its ongoing efforts to promote transparency and hold public institutions accountable, it has requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.

The request specifically asked for data on how many "migrants" (e.g., illegal aliens/non-U.S. citizens) are currently enrolled in the school district. As a media organization, North Cook News believes it is eligible for a fee waiver for this information due to its role in disseminating information to the public.

According to the Illinois Report Card, the average state teacher salary in 2023 was $73,916, and the state average Administrative Salary was $116,908. The average student-to-administrative ratio is 141:1, and the average student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1. Interestingly, 58% of teachers in Illinois have a master's degree or higher.

The FOIA request underscores North Cook News' commitment to keeping the public informed about important issues affecting their communities. By obtaining and sharing this data, we aim to foster an open dialogue about education policy and demographics within our school districts.