FOIA Request to Office of Brookfield 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 the Brookfield Village President on June 18, 2025. The request, sent by West Cook News, seeks access to specific public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The records requested include all copies of contracts with the village’s law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months.
The requester, representing West Cook News, emphasized the importance of access to these public records for fulfilling their role in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. They also mentioned their eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional due to their involvement in gathering and reporting news to the public. This waiver is sought based on their membership in The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies.
For further information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy and its mission, readers can visit their website.
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.
