FOIA Request to Office of Lake Villa Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
The Lake County Gazette has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Lake Villa Village President. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and emphasizes a preference for receiving these records in electronic format.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we are committed to transparency and accountability. Access to public records is vital for fulfilling our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. In light of our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. The coalition utilizes Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions. More information about this organization can be found at 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.
