A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Prospect Heights City Council in Illinois on October 15, 2024. The request, made by North Cook News, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought specific details about the city council members.
The requested information includes a list of all council members with specific fields such as their names, titles, year they were appointed, term length (2 or 4 years), and the date their term expires.
As a media organization committed to providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable, North Cook News believes access to public records is essential for fulfilling its professional responsibilities.
In the FOIA request, North Cook News also stated its eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public.
Further updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.