Anthony E. Blumberg, Council member | Office of Highland Park City Mayor
Anthony E. Blumberg, Council member | Office of Highland Park City Mayor
FOIA Request to Office of Highland Park City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
The Lake County Gazette has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Highland Park City Mayor. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the city's law firms and all invoices submitted by these 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.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we emphasize the importance of accessing public records. This is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. In line with this responsibility, we have requested a fee waiver due to our role as media professionals.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization can be found on their website.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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