FOIA Request to Office of Woodridge Village President 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 Woodridge Village President. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, DuPage Policy Journal emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its professional responsibilities. The organization argues that such access is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Additionally, as members of the media, they have requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found 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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