FOIA Request to Office of Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove Village President seeking access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and emphasized a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The requestor, affiliated with North Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, highlighted their role in gathering and reporting news to ensure public accountability and transparency. The request also included a plea for a fee waiver, citing their status as a media professional.
Additionally, it was noted that the requestor is associated with 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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