FOIA Request to Office of Long Grove Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
The Lake County Gazette has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Long Grove Village President. The request seeks access to records related to the village's legal engagements over the past six months. Specifically, the request asks for all copies of contracts with law firms associated with the village and all invoices submitted by these firms during this period.
The FOIA request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and requests that the information be provided in an electronic format. The Lake County Gazette emphasizes its role in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs and stresses the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
Additionally, as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news, the Lake County Gazette has requested a fee waiver for accessing these documents. The requester also notes their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, visit their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
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