FOIA Request to the Office of Morton Grove Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Morton Grove Village President on June 18, 2025. The request seeks access to public records concerning legal engagements. Specifically, it requests all copies of contracts with the village's law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months.
The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and it expresses a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The requester is affiliated with North Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for fulfilling journalistic responsibilities such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
Additionally, the requester identifies as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. 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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