FOIA Request to Village of River Grove regarding expense reimbursement records on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of River Grove by West Cook News on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to the village’s expense reimbursement records for the immediately preceding calendar month. This request aims to gather information for public dissemination and ensure transparency in local governmental affairs.
The specific details requested include the name and title of individuals reimbursed, dates and amounts of reimbursements, descriptions of expenses reimbursed, and the associated department or office. The requester has emphasized that the information should be provided in electronic format if available and has requested a fee waiver as a member of the media. Additionally, if any part of this request is denied, a statutory basis for such denial is required along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
The FOIA request is made under Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and is limited to existing records without necessitating the creation of new documents. The requester also highlights their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which supports media companies in investigating governmental agencies.
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.
