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Thursday, June 19, 2025

FOIA request sent to Office of Beach Park Village President regarding emails from mayor on June 18, 2025

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Linda Sittig, Trustee | Office of Beach Park Village President

Linda Sittig, Trustee | Office of Beach Park Village President

FOIA Request to Office of Beach Park Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Beach Park Village President on June 18, 2025. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.

The requester, representing Lake County Gazette, emphasized the importance of accessing public records to fulfill journalistic duties such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The request also includes a plea for a fee waiver, citing their role as a media professional involved in disseminating information to the public.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found 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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