FOIA Request to Office of Grayslake Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Lake County Gazette to the Office of Grayslake Village President. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the entity's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requester, affiliated with Lake County Gazette, emphasized their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They highlighted that access to such public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Furthermore, they requested a fee waiver based on their status as a member of the media.
Additionally, it was noted that the requester is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
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