FOIA Request to Office of Crestwood Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
A request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act has been submitted to the Office of Crestwood Village President. The request, made by North Cook News, seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request aims to enhance transparency and accountability within local government affairs.
The email from North Cook News emphasizes their commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage. As a media organization, they highlight the importance of accessing public records in order to fulfill their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver, citing their status as a media professional.
North Cook News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information 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.