FOIA Request to Village of La Grange regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by West Cook News to the Village of La Grange, Illinois, seeking access to specific records related to procurement activities. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and focuses on obtaining electronic copies of procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The records requested include detailed information such as solicitation or project titles, names of bidders or proposers, submission dates, bid amounts or proposed costs, and descriptions of the goods or services proposed. This request aims to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It is specified that the request does not require the creation of new documents but seeks existing records only.
West Cook News emphasized its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. As a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests, West Cook News also seeks a fee waiver due to its media status.
The Village of La Grange fosters community engagement through its historic district and local historical society, preserving cultural heritage, according to the official historic page.
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.
