FOIA Request to Office of Westmont 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 Westmont Village President on June 18, 2025. The request seeks access to public records concerning legal engagements by the office. Specifically, the request asks for all copies of contracts with the entity's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months.
The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and it emphasizes a preference for receiving this information in electronic format. The requester is affiliated with DuPage Policy Journal, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The requester also highlights their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role in gathering and reporting news as a member of the media.
Furthermore, the requester notes their membership in 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 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.
Alerts Sign-up