FOIA Request to Village Of La Grange Park regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village Of La Grange Park by West Cook News on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to records concerning new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include details such as the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents. Furthermore, if any part of this request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for the denial is requested along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
West Cook News is requesting these records in electronic format if available. As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, they assert that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, given their role in disseminating information to the public, they are seeking a fee waiver as media professionals.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this organization can be found 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.
