FOIA Request to Office of Bensenville 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 Bensenville 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 records in electronic format.
The request emphasizes the role of media in ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions. It highlights that access to these records is crucial for fulfilling journalistic duties, which include holding governmental bodies accountable and providing transparent information to the public. Additionally, as a media professional, there is an assertion for eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information.
The requester 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 FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
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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