FOIA Request to Round Lake Park Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Lake County Gazette to the Round Lake Park Village President. The request seeks access to public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, specifically asking for all copies of contracts with the entity’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 purpose of this request is to gather information necessary for news reporting, particularly in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester, affiliated with Lake County Gazette, also mentioned their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional involved in disseminating information to the public.
Additionally, it was 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 details about this coalition can be found on their website 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.
