FOIA Request to Office of Sauk Village Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
On June 18, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Sauk Village Village President. 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 was filed by South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As members of the media, they emphasize that access to public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found 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.
