FOIA Request to Office of Forest Park Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Forest Park Village President on June 18, 2025. The request, made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request was initiated by West Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The requester has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format. As part of their professional duties, members of West Cook News are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They emphasize that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling their responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
Additionally, as media professionals, they have requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information. The requestor 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 and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found 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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