FOIA Request to Office of West Chicago City Mayor regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
The DuPage Policy Journal has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of West Chicago City Mayor. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
As part of their mission to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, DuPage Policy Journal emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has also requested a fee waiver, citing their role as a media professional in disseminating information to the public.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting 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 at 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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