FOIA Request to Northbrook Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Northbrook Village President on June 18, 2025. The request, sent by a representative from North Cook News, 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 records in electronic format.
The requester is affiliated with North Cook News, a media organization focused on delivering accurate news coverage concerning local governmental affairs. The request emphasizes the importance of accessing public records as part of their professional duty to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. Furthermore, due to their role in disseminating information to the public, they have requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to aiding media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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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