FOIA Request to the Office of Glenview Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by North Cook News to the Office of Glenview Village President. 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 was made in an effort to promote transparency and accountability within local governmental affairs. As a media organization, North Cook News emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to fulfill its professional responsibilities, which include providing comprehensive news coverage and holding public institutions accountable. In light of this role, North Cook News has requested a fee waiver for obtaining these documents.
The requestor 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 requests. More information about this coalition 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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