FOIA Request to Office of Countryside City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
The West Cook News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of the Countryside City Mayor in Illinois. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the city’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.
As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, West Cook News emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. In line with this mission, West Cook News has requested a fee waiver, citing its role as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on 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.
