FOIA Request to Office of Oak Lawn 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 Oak Lawn Village President on June 18, 2025. The request, sent by South Cook News, seeks access to specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The requested documents include all copies of contracts with the village's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months.
The requester emphasizes the importance of accessing public records for journalistic purposes, aiming to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency for the public. In light of their role in news dissemination, they have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
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 Freedom of Information 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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