Lake County Gazette

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

The Lake County Gazette has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Lake Bluff Village President. The request, sent on June 18, 2025, seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.

The requester emphasizes their role as a member of the media, highlighting their commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. They assert that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Additionally, they are seeking a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information 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.