Lake County Gazette

FOIA Request to Office of Mundelein Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Mundelein Village President by Lake County Gazette, seeking access to specific records. The request, sent on June 18, 2025, aims to obtain all copies of contracts with the entity's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months.

The Lake County Gazette emphasized the importance of this information for journalistic purposes, as it is essential for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requestor has asked for these documents in electronic format and has requested a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional. This waiver is justified by their commitment to disseminating information to the public.

Daniel Juarez Trustee | Mundelein Village

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at 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.