FOIA Request to the Office of Richton Park Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
On June 18, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Richton Park Village President. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The requestor is affiliated with South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. As part of this mission, they have requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals.
Additionally, the requestor is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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