FOIA Request to Village of River Grove regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions 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 records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the immediately preceding calendar month. The information requested includes solicitation or project titles, names of bidders or proposers, submission dates, bid amounts or proposed costs, and descriptions of the goods or services proposed.
The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. It also specifies a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. In case any part of the request is denied, the requester asks for a specific statutory basis for denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released.
As members of West Cook News, we assert our role in gathering and reporting news as essential for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Therefore, we have requested a fee waiver based on our status as media professionals.
Additionally, it is noted that this requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
