FOIA Request to the Office of Westchester Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
On June 18, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Westchester Village President. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The request comes from West Cook News, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As stated in the request, access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. The requester also seeks a fee waiver as a media professional due to their role in disseminating information.
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 using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization 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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