FOIA Request to Office of Bridgeview Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
On June 18, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Bridgeview Village President. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The request was submitted by South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public, South Cook News is seeking these records to fulfill their professional responsibilities as members of the media. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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