FOIA Request to Office of Norridge 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 Norridge Village President on June 18, 2025. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the entity’s law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requester is affiliated with North Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The purpose of this request is to gather information necessary for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency in government operations. In light of their role as a media professional, the requester has also sought a fee waiver.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found 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.
