FOIA Request to West Chicago City Council Regarding Council Members' Information on October 15, 2024.
The DuPage Policy Journal, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a request for records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The request was sent electronically and specifically asked for information regarding the city council members.
The information requested includes the names of all council members, their titles, the year they were appointed, their term length (2 or 4 years), and their term expiration dates. This data is essential for our reporting duties as we aim to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional. We await the response from the West Chicago City Council and will continue our efforts in ensuring transparency in local government affairs.
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