FOIA Request to Palatine Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Palatine 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 a preference for receiving these records in electronic format was expressed.
The request was initiated by North Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasized its role in gathering and reporting news to the public, underscoring the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
In addition, North Cook News requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request, citing their status as a media professional. They also highlighted their affiliation 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: 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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