FOIA Request to the Office of Glendale Heights Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by DuPage Policy Journal to the Office of Glendale Heights Village President on June 18, 2025. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the entity's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The DuPage Policy Journal emphasizes its role as a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requestor, affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, aims to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency by accessing public records. In line with this mission, they have requested a fee waiver as media professionals engaged in disseminating information to the public.
The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy is a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about their work can be found on their website 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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