FOIA Request to City of Des Plaines Regarding Building Permits on October 30, 2024.
North Cook News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) for records pertaining to new and active residential and commercial building permits issued in the city from January 1, 2023, till the present date.
The specific details requested include the type of permit, date issued, fee paid, requester's name, address of the property involved in the permit application, and contractor's name. This information is sought for both new permits issued during this period as well as those that are currently active.
As a news organization dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public, we believe access to these public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. We have also requested a fee waiver based on our role as a media professional disseminating information to the public.
We look forward to collaborating with the City of Des Plaines in ensuring transparency and accountability in its operations. If there are any questions or clarifications needed regarding this request, we are more than willing to assist.
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