FOIA Request to Office of Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg Village President by North Cook News. The request seeks access to records concerning all 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 purpose of this request is to gather information necessary for reporting on local governmental affairs, ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions. As part of their professional responsibilities, North Cook News aims to provide comprehensive news coverage that holds public entities accountable while informing the public. Given their role as a media organization, they have requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals under such circumstances.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More details 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.
