FOIA Request to the Office of Deerfield 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 Deerfield Village President by North Cook News. The request seeks access to public records related to legal services. Specifically, the request asks for all copies of contracts with the village’s law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months.
The requester, affiliated with North Cook News, emphasized the importance of accessing these records in an electronic format. This access is crucial for their role in gathering and reporting news that holds public institutions accountable and ensures transparency. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
The requestor is also associated 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 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.
