FOIA Request to the Office of Chicago Ridge Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Chicago Ridge Village President on June 18, 2025. The request, made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request aims to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable by accessing records that are essential for reporting news to the public.
The request was made by South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs comprehensively and accurately. The organization has expressed its preference for receiving the requested information in electronic format. Additionally, as a member of the media, South Cook News has requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information to the public.
South Cook News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at 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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