FOIA Request to Office of Lincolnwood 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 Office of Lincolnwood Village President on June 18, 2025. The request, made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request aims to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable by ensuring that governmental actions are open to public scrutiny.
The request was made by North Cook News, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs comprehensively and accurately. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving the records in electronic format. Additionally, as a member of the media, they have requested a fee waiver, citing their role in gathering and disseminating information to the public.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition 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.