FOIA Request to Office of Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights Village President by North Cook News, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to records concerning all contracts with the entity's law firms and invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. The request emphasizes the importance of accessing these documents in electronic format under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The request highlights the role of North Cook News in gathering and reporting news to the public, emphasizing that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester also seeks a fee waiver, citing their status as a media professional. Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating state and federal governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, visit 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.
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