FOIA Request to Office of Lombard Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Lombard Village President on June 18, 2025. The request, sent by a representative from the DuPage Policy Journal, seeks access to specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The requested documents include all copies of contracts with the entity's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months.
The requester emphasized the importance of accessing public records for media professionals in order to fulfill their responsibilities in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As such, they have requested a fee waiver, citing their role as a member of the media.
Additionally, it was noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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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