FOIA Request to Northlake City Mayor regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the office of the Northlake City Mayor in Illinois. The request, made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. The requestor has asked for these records to be provided in electronic format.
The individual making this request is affiliated with West Cook News, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The purpose of obtaining these records is to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions, which are core responsibilities of media professionals. Additionally, the requester has applied for a fee waiver, citing their role as a member of the media.
The requester is also associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. 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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