FOIA Request to Northlake City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Northlake City Mayor by West Cook News, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the city's law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. This information is requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and is preferred in electronic format.
The requester emphasizes their role as a member of the media, which involves gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional duties, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As such, they are seeking a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
Additionally, the requester identifies themselves as part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
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