FOIA Request to Office of Flossmoor 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 Flossmoor Village President by South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, specifically requesting all copies of contracts with the village's law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months.
The requester emphasized the importance of access to public records for fulfilling their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a member of the media, they have requested a fee waiver, citing their involvement in disseminating information to the public.
Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using 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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