FOIA Request to Village of Robbins regarding expense reimbursements on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Robbins by South Cook News, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, dated February 1, 2026, seeks access to the village’s expense reimbursement records for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested information includes details such as the name and title of individuals reimbursed, dates and amounts of reimbursements, descriptions of expenses reimbursed, and the associated department or office. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
South Cook News has also requested a fee waiver based on their role in gathering and disseminating news to the public. The organization asserts that access to these records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The requestor 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 requests. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.
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.
