FOIA Request to Office of Lincolnshire 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 Office of Lincolnshire Village President on June 18, 2025. The request, made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. The requester, affiliated with Lake County Gazette, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs, has asked for these records in electronic format.
The purpose of this request is to gather information that holds public institutions accountable and ensures transparency. The requester also mentioned their involvement with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. This affiliation underscores their commitment to informing the public about governmental activities.
In addition to requesting these records, the requester has applied for a fee waiver, citing their role as a media professional involved in disseminating information to the public. They emphasize that access to such records is crucial for fulfilling their journalistic responsibilities.
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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