A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Berwyn Finance Department on October 31, 2024. The request, made by West Cook News, sought comprehensive information about city sales tax records.
The detailed request specifically asked for a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The requested data includes each business's name and type, as well as the amount of sales tax each one paid during this period.
In addition to this specific business-related information, West Cook News also requested the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within the same timeframe.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at West Cook News believe access to such public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
We await a response from the City Of Berwyn Finance Department and will continue our efforts in ensuring transparency and accountability in local government affairs.
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