A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Palos Heights regarding building permits on October 30, 2024. The request, made by South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks information about residential and commercial building permits issued in the city.
The FOIA request specifically asked for a list of all new residential and commercial building permits issued from January 1, 2023, until the present date. The requested data includes the type of permit, date issued, fee paid, requester's name, address, and contractor's name.
In addition to this, South Cook News also requested a list of all active residential and commercial building permits along with their current status. The same fields as mentioned above were asked for these active permits.
South Cook News stressed that access to public records is crucial for its role in gathering and reporting news to the public. The organization believes that it is eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional due to its role in disseminating information.
This request is part of South Cook News' ongoing commitment to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
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