FOIA Request to Office of Itasca Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Itasca Village President by a news reporter from DuPage Policy Journal. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. 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 requester identifies as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. The purpose of this request is to enhance transparency and hold public institutions accountable, aligning with the journalistic mission of providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In addition to requesting these records, the requester has also asked for a fee waiver, citing their role as a media professional involved in disseminating information to the public. More details about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy 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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