FOIA Request to Office of West Chicago City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of the West Chicago City Mayor by DuPage Policy Journal. The request seeks access to records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, specifically requesting copies of all contracts with the city's law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The DuPage Policy Journal, a media organization dedicated to local governmental affairs coverage, emphasizes the importance of public records access for transparency and accountability purposes. As a member of the media, they have requested a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information to the public.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids 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/.
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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