FOIA Request to City Of North Chicago Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the Lake County Gazette have requested records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The request specifically seeks information about sales tax collected from retailers from January 1, 204 till today's date.
The requested data includes details such as sales tax collected from retailers by month versus projected figures, the number of active retail locations paying sales tax by month, and names of each retailer along with their gross retail sales reported for each month.
Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which 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 look forward to receiving this important information that will contribute significantly towards maintaining transparency in local government affairs.
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