A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Northlake regarding unpaid parking violations on October 28, 2024.
The request, submitted by West Cook News, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought detailed information about all currently unpaid parking violations within the city’s jurisdiction.
The specific details requested included the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date when each violation occurred, and the total amount due.
At West Cook News, we believe in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to our readers. Access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we have requested a fee waiver for this information under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
We await a response from the City of Northlake and will continue our pursuit of transparency in local government affairs.
