FOIA Request to the Office of Justice Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by South Cook News to the Office of Justice Village President. The request seeks access to records related to legal agreements and financial transactions with law firms associated with the office. Specifically, the request asks for all copies of contracts with the entity's law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months.
The request emphasizes the importance of transparency in public institutions and highlights the role of media in holding such entities accountable. It also notes that as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, South Cook News is dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. This coalition supports news media companies and public advocacy groups in their efforts to uncover government actions and inform the public.
South Cook News has requested that these documents be provided in electronic format and has asked for a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization. They assert that access to these records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities in reporting news to the public.
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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