FOIA Request to Office of Oak Forest City Mayor regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
On June 18, 2025, South Cook News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Oak Forest City Mayor. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for media professionals who are responsible for gathering and reporting news to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. South Cook News is seeking a fee waiver based on their role as a media organization committed to disseminating information to the public.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting 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 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.
