A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Burbank, Illinois, on October 30, 2024. The request was made by South Cook News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request seeks detailed information about both new and active residential and commercial building permits issued from January 1, 2023, until the present date. Specifically, we at South Cook News are seeking data fields including the type of permit, date issued, fee paid, requester's name, address of the permitted property, and contractor's name.
This request for public records is part of our ongoing commitment to transparency in local government affairs. Access to such records allows us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
As a media organization dedicated to disseminating information for public benefit, we have requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request. We will continue our work in reporting news that matters most to our readers and holding institutions accountable for their actions.
For any further queries or concerns regarding this FOIA request or any other matter related to our coverage of local governmental affairs, please feel free to contact South Cook News directly.
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