FOIA Request to the Office of Glenwood Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
A request has been made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) for access to specific public records from the Office of Glenwood Village President. The request seeks all emails sent by the mayor or president over the last 30 days. This inquiry is part of an effort to ensure transparency and accountability within local government operations.
The request was submitted by South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the community. They have also requested a fee waiver, citing their status as a media professional.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation based in Missouri. This organization 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.
