FOIA Request to the Office of Dolton Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
On June 18, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Dolton Village President. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the last 30 days. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The requester is affiliated with South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The purpose of this request is to facilitate transparency and accountability within public institutions by accessing public records that are essential for reporting news to the public.
Additionally, as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies—the requester has expressed eligibility for a fee waiver typically granted to media professionals.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy and its mission, please visit 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.
