FOIA Request to the Office of Wheeling 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 Wheeling Village President by North Cook News, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the office's law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requester emphasizes their role as a member of the media, highlighting that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling professional duties such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver, citing their status as a media professional.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids news 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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