FOIA Request to Office of Crestwood Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Crestwood Village President by North Cook News. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the village's law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requester emphasized their role as a media professional dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to these public records is deemed essential for fulfilling responsibilities related to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Furthermore, the requester has sought a fee waiver, citing their status as a member of the media.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
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