Lake County Gazette

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FOIA Request to City of Lake Forest Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.

As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the Lake County Gazette have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Lake Forest. This request seeks access to records concerning businesses registered with the city over the past week. Specifically, we are requesting information in electronic format that includes the following details:

Jason C. Wicha City Manager | City of Lake Forest

- Business Name

- Business Number

- Business Type

- Business Address

- Issued Date

- Status

- Registered Agent Name

Access to these public records is crucial for us as members of the media to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Our role involves holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. In line with this mission, we believe that we qualify for a fee waiver due to our status as media professionals.

Additionally, we are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Missouri Corporation dedicated to assisting news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. Through leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws, this coalition aims to increase transparency and inform the American electorate about government actions.

We await a response from the City of Lake Forest regarding this request and remain committed to keeping our readers informed about developments in local governmental affairs.