FOIA Request to Village of Elmwood Park regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
The Village of Elmwood Park in Cook County, Illinois, has received a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from West Cook News. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, seeks access to records related to new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
West Cook News is requesting specific details about these contracts and amendments. The information sought includes the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties involved, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The media organization emphasizes that this request is intended for gathering information of public interest for dissemination to the public.
The FOIA request highlights that it is limited to records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents. Additionally, if any portion of the request is denied or withheld, West Cook News asks for a specific statutory basis for the denial and requests all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released. They have expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
As a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency—West Cook News underscores its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given their position as a media outlet committed to reporting news to the public, they believe they are eligible for a fee waiver associated with this FOIA request.
The Village of Elmwood Park operates as a municipal government offering services such as public safety, utilities, and recreation to its community. It maintains facilities including a community center with amenities for fitness and leisure activities. According to the official website, the village provides programs for residents involving parks, aquatic facilities, and community events.
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.
