FOIA Request to the Office of Lyons Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
On June 18, 2025, West Cook News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Lyons Village President. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the last 30 days. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The purpose of this request is to support West Cook News in its mission to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their commitment to transparency and accountability, they seek these records to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency for the public. Additionally, as members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating state and federal governmental agencies—West Cook News has requested a fee waiver due to their role as media professionals.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, please visit 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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