FOIA Request to Lake Forest City Mayor’s Office regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
The Lake County Gazette has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Lake Forest City Mayor’s Office. The request seeks access to records related to contracts with law firms and invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The purpose of this request is to gather information necessary for reporting on local governmental affairs. The requester emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of a media organization, the requester has also asked for a fee waiver, citing their role in disseminating information to the public.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
