FOIA Request to Village of Indian Head Park regarding expense reimbursement records on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Indian Head Park on February 1, 2026, by South Cook News. The request seeks access to the village’s expense reimbursement records for the immediately preceding calendar month. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and aims to obtain the information in an electronic format if possible.
The specific details requested include the name and title of individuals reimbursed, dates and amounts of reimbursements, descriptions of expenses reimbursed, and the associated department or office. The purpose of this request is to gather information that is in the public interest for dissemination. It is emphasized that this request does not require the creation of new documents but seeks existing records only.
In case any part of this request is denied or withheld, South Cook News has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released. As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, South Cook News also seeks a fee waiver as part of their professional responsibilities.
South Cook News operates under The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about their mission 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.
