FOIA Request to Office of Harwood 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 Harwood Heights Village President by North Cook News. The request seeks access to records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, specifically asking for all copies of contracts with the village's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months. The request emphasizes a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The requester, affiliated with North Cook News, highlights their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They underscore the importance of accessing public records to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. In line with their role, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these documents.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting 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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