FOIA Request to Office of Arlington Heights Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
The North Cook News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Arlington Heights Village President. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we are requesting these records to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. The FOIA request also includes a plea for a fee waiver, given our role as media professionals dedicated to disseminating information to the public.
Additionally, it is noted that this requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri. This coalition assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about their mission can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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