FOIA Request to Office of Prospect Heights City Mayor regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
The North Cook News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Prospect Heights City Mayor. 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 purpose of this request is to gather information necessary for comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability, we aim to hold public institutions accountable and provide insight into their operations. Given our role as media professionals, we have requested a fee waiver in accordance with our eligibility.
Additionally, this request is supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions 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.
