Lake County Gazette

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

A request has been submitted to the Office of Wauconda Village President under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The request, made by a representative from Lake County Gazette, seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. The requester has asked for these records in electronic format to facilitate efficient processing and review.

The purpose of this request is to gather information necessary for news reporting and to ensure transparency and accountability within local government affairs. As a media organization, Lake County Gazette emphasizes its role in disseminating public information and holds that such access is vital for fulfilling its journalistic duties. Additionally, the requester has applied for a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.

This request is supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details 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.