FOIA Request to Office of Homewood 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 Homewood Village President in Illinois. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The request was made by South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requester emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for their role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. Additionally, as a member of the media, they have requested a fee waiver for this information.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
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