FOIA Request to Office of Lansing Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
On June 18, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Lansing Village President in Illinois. 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 records in electronic format.
The requester is affiliated with South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The purpose of this request is to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions by accessing public records that are crucial for reporting news to the public.
Additionally, the requester has indicated eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional involved in disseminating information. The requestor is also a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization 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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