FOIA Request to Office of Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale Village President by a representative from the DuPage Policy Journal. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the village's law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. 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 requester is affiliated with DuPage Policy Journal, a media organization focused on delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request emphasizes the importance of public records in fulfilling journalistic duties such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Furthermore, the requester has indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is part of 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 coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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