FOIA Request to the Office of Schiller Park Village President 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 Schiller 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. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format.
The request was made by West Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasized its role in gathering and reporting news to the public, highlighting that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
Additionally, West Cook News requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request, citing their status as a media professional involved in disseminating information. They also noted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information 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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