FOIA Request to the Office of Addison Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
The DuPage Policy Journal has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Addison Village President. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the village's law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, DuPage Policy Journal emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to fulfill its professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. In light of this role, DuPage Policy Journal has requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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