FOIA Request to Office of Winfield Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
The DuPage Policy Journal has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Winfield Village President. 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 information in electronic format.
The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for media professionals who are responsible for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester also seeks a fee waiver, citing their role as a member of the media. Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids news media and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, visit 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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