A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Des Plaines City Council in Illinois, seeking detailed information about all council members on October 15, 2024. The request was made by North Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In our pursuit of transparency and accountability in public institutions, we have requested the following details under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140:
- The names of all council members
- Their respective titles
- The year they were appointed
- The length of their term (2 or 4 years)
- The date their term expires
We believe that access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we also believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as per the provisions of the FOIA.
North Cook News remains committed to keeping our readers informed about local government affairs. We will continue to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency for the benefit of our readership.
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