A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Prospect Heights, Illinois, regarding building permits on October 30, 2024.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at North Cook News are seeking access to public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The request is for a list of all new residential and commercial building permits issued from January 1, 2023, till the present date.
The specific fields requested in this information include the type of permit, date issued, fee paid, requester's name, address where the permit applies, and contractor's name. We also asked for a list of all active residential and commercial building permits and their current status with similar details.
Access to these public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities as journalists. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We await the response from the City of Prospect Heights and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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