FOIA Request to Office of Burr Ridge Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Burr Ridge Village President by a reporter from DuPage Policy Journal. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The purpose of this request is to facilitate comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The DuPage Policy Journal emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As part of this effort, they have requested a fee waiver, citing their status as a media organization.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
