FOIA Request to Office of Park Ridge City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Park Ridge City Mayor on June 18, 2025. The request seeks access to records concerning contracts with law firms associated with the office and all invoices submitted by these law 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 requestor, representing North Cook News, emphasized the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. As a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, they have requested a fee waiver for this information. This waiver is based on their role in disseminating information and their membership in The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
The coalition aims to enhance public understanding by providing insights into government actions. More details about their mission can be found on their website at 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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