FOIA Request to the Office of Westchester Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Westchester Village President by a representative from West Cook News. The request seeks access to public records concerning all contracts with law firms associated with the office and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, which allows individuals to access public records to ensure transparency and accountability within governmental institutions. The requester has also asked for a fee waiver, citing their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public.
The individual making the request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
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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