A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Chicago Heights City Council seeking detailed information about its council members on October 15, 2024.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at South Cook News requested specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The information sought is preferably in an electronic format and includes a list of all council members with their respective names, titles, years appointed, term lengths (2 or 4 years), and term expiry dates.
We believe that access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we have requested a fee waiver for this information.
The aim of this request is not only to ensure transparency but also to provide our readers with a clear understanding of who their council members are and when they were appointed. This information will help us shed light on the workings of the Chicago Heights City Council and enhance our ability to hold them accountable.
We await a response from the Chicago Heights City Council regarding this request. We remain committed to providing our readers with accurate and timely information about their local government.
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