FOIA Request to the Office of Dolton Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Dolton Village President by South Cook News. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the entity's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requester, representing South Cook News, emphasized the importance of accessing public records as part of their responsibility to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As a media professional, they also requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information.
Additionally, it was noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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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