FOIA Request to Village of Riverside 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 Riverside, Illinois, seeking records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the village during the immediately preceding calendar month. The request was made on February 1, 2026, under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The request specifically asks for copies of records in electronic format where available. The requested documents include details 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 information is sought for public interest purposes and aims to be disseminated to the public through media channels.
West Cook News emphasized that the request does not require the creation of new documents but seeks existing records only. In case any part of the request is denied or withheld, they have asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
The requester also mentioned their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.
The Village of Riverside is known for its historical significance as a National Historic Landmark with a landscape design by a prominent architect. It operates various departments to deliver public services while preserving its distinctive character. According to its official website, it provides reliable municipal services while upholding its heritage as a model community.
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.
