A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Calumet City Finance Department regarding sales tax records on October 31, 2024. The request was made by South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request seeks access to specific public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The requested information includes a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The desired details for each business include its name, type, and the amount of sales tax it paid during this period.
In addition to this detailed list, South Cook News also requested the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within the same timeframe.
As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we at South Cook News believe access to these public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. We have requested a fee waiver for this information based on our role as a media outlet disseminating important information to the public.
We await a response from the City Of Calumet City Finance Department and will keep our readers updated with any developments.
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