Mayor Ann B. Taylor, City Of Waukegan | City Of Waukegan website
Mayor Ann B. Taylor, City Of Waukegan | City Of Waukegan website
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FOIA Request to City of Waukegan Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.
We, at Lake County Gazette, have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Waukegan seeking detailed records on businesses registered with the city over the past week. Our request specifically asks for information in electronic format and includes several key data points: Business Name, Business Number, Business Type, Business Address, Issued Date, Status, and Registered Agent Name.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, access to these public records is crucial for us. It enables us to fulfill our professional responsibilities by holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we qualify for a fee waiver as media professionals.
Additionally, we are part of 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. By leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws, we aim to pull back the curtain on government actions and help inform the American electorate. For more information about our coalition's mission and efforts, please visit [https://stopsecrecy.org/about/](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).
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