FOIA Request to Office of River Grove 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 River Grove Village President by West Cook News, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, specifically requesting all copies of contracts with the village's law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. The request emphasizes a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The purpose of this request is to facilitate transparency and accountability within public institutions. As members of the media, West Cook News aims to gather and report news that holds governmental bodies accountable while providing necessary information to the public. In light of their role in disseminating information, they have requested a fee waiver as part of their professional responsibilities.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More details about this coalition can be found on their website: 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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