FOIA Request to North Chicago City Council Regarding Information on Council Members was sent on October 15, 2024. As a part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the Lake County Gazette have requested specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The information requested includes a list of all council members with specific fields such as their name, title, year appointed, term length (2 or 4 years), and term expiry date. This information is crucial for us in order to provide detailed and accurate reports about the functioning of our local government.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We will continue to keep you updated on any developments regarding this request.
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