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FOIA Request to City of Chicago Heights Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.
We, at South Cook News, have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Chicago Heights seeking access to records of newly registered businesses within the city. Our request specifically asks for a list of businesses registered last week, including essential details such as Business Name, Business Number, Business Type, Business Address, Issued Date, Status, and Registered Agent Name.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we emphasize the importance of transparency and accountability in public institutions. Access to these records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities in informing the public and holding government entities accountable.
Additionally, we have requested a fee waiver based on our role as members of the media. We are also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
For more information about our efforts and those of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, please visit [https://stopsecrecy.org/about/](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).
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