FOIA Request to Office of Riverside Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by West Cook News to the Office of Riverside Village President. The request seeks access to records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, specifically asking for all copies of contracts with the entity's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law 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 gather and report news related to local governmental affairs, holding public institutions accountable, and ensuring transparency. West Cook News has also requested a fee waiver as they are a media organization engaged in disseminating information to the public.
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 using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
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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