FOIA Request to Office of Western Springs Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Western Springs Village President seeking access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and was submitted by West Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request emphasized the importance of accessing public records for journalistic purposes, highlighting the role of media in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester also sought a fee waiver, citing their status as a media professional. The email noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, visit 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.
