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FOIA Request to City of Country Club Hills Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at South Cook News have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Country Club Hills. The request seeks detailed records of businesses registered with the city over the past week. Specifically, we are requesting information that includes the business name, business number, business type, business address, issued date, status, and registered agent name.
Our aim is to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions by making this information accessible to the public. As members of the media, we play a crucial role in gathering and reporting news that holds governmental bodies accountable. We believe this access is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities.
Additionally, as part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Missouri Corporation—we assist news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. By leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws, we strive to pull back the curtain on government actions and help inform the American electorate.
We look forward to receiving these records in electronic format and appreciate any cooperation from the City of Country Club Hills in facilitating this request. For more information about our efforts against governmental secrecy, please visit [stopsecrecy.org](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).
