FOIA Request to Office of Chicago Ridge 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 Chicago Ridge Village President on June 18, 2025. The request seeks access to records concerning contracts and invoices from law firms associated with the entity 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, South Cook News, is a media organization focused on providing detailed coverage of local governmental affairs. The organization aims to obtain copies of all contracts with law firms engaged by the Office of Chicago Ridge Village President as well as all invoices submitted by these firms within the specified timeframe. As part of their professional responsibilities, South Cook News emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to ensure accountability and transparency within public institutions.
Additionally, South Cook News has requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request, citing their role as a media outlet involved in gathering and disseminating news to the public. The requestor 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 coalition can be found 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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