FOIA Request to Office of Oak Forest City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
The South Cook News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Oak Forest City Mayor. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the city’s law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability in local governmental affairs, we aim to obtain these records to ensure public institutions are held accountable. We have requested a fee waiver for this information due to our role as a media organization dedicated to gathering and reporting news to the public.
Additionally, this request is supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
