FOIA Request to Office of Elmhurst 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 Elmhurst City Mayor on June 18, 2025. The request, sent by a representative from the DuPage Policy Journal, seeks access to specific public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The records requested include all copies of contracts with the city's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months.
The request emphasizes the importance of accessing these documents in an electronic format. As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, DuPage Policy Journal aims to use this information to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency for the public. Additionally, given their role in disseminating information as part of the media, they have requested a fee waiver.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
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