Lake County Gazette

FOIA Request to Round Lake Beach Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Round Lake Beach Village President seeking access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and preferred in electronic format.

The request was initiated by a news reporter from Lake County Gazette, an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The purpose of accessing these records is to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency for the public. As part of this effort, the requester has sought a fee waiver, citing their role as a media professional involved in disseminating information.

The requester is also 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 coalition can be found on their website: 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.