FOIA Request to the Office of Hazel Crest Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Hazel Crest Village President on June 18, 2025. The request, sent by South Cook News, seeks access to records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, specifically requesting all copies of contracts with the village’s law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The purpose of this request is to aid in gathering and reporting news related to local governmental affairs. As a media organization, South Cook News emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records, citing their status as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
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.
