A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Chicago Heights regarding residential and commercial building permits on October 30, 2024.
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at South Cook News have requested records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The records sought include a list of all new residential and commercial building permits issued from January 1, 2023, up until the present date.
The information requested includes specific details such as the type of permit, date issued, fee paid, requester's name, address, and contractor's name. In addition to this, we have also asked for a list of all active residential and commercial building permits along with their current status.
Access to public records is essential for us at South Cook News to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We look forward to receiving this information from the City of Chicago Heights so that we can continue to keep our readers informed about important local governmental affairs.
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