FOIA Request to Palatine Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Palatine Village President by North Cook News on June 18, 2025. The request seeks access to records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, specifically requesting all copies of contracts with the entity's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who are tasked with holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a member of the media, North Cook News has requested that this information be provided in an electronic format and has also sought a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information to the public.
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 requests. 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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