FOIA Request to Office of Deerfield Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
On June 18, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Deerfield Village President. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The requester is affiliated with North Cook News, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As part of this mission, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
Additionally, the requester is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports 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: 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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