FOIA Request to the Office of Wood Dale City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Wood Dale City Mayor on June 18, 2025. The request seeks access to records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, specifically requesting all copies of contracts with the city’s law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. The request emphasizes a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The request was made by a news reporter from DuPage Policy Journal, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The journalist highlights the importance of accessing public records to fulfill their professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Additionally, they requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information 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.
