FOIA Request to the Office of Winnetka Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
The North Cook News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Winnetka Village President. The request seeks access to records concerning all copies of contracts with the entity’s law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The North Cook News is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of its commitment to transparency and accountability, the organization emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to fulfill its professional responsibilities. The requester has also indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information 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.
