Will County Gazette

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FOIA Request to City of Joliet Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.

As part of our ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the Will County Gazette have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Joliet. Our request seeks access to records detailing businesses registered with the city over the past week. Specifically, we are requesting information in electronic format that includes the following fields:

- Business Name

- Business Number

- Business Type

- Business Address

- Issued Date

- Status

- Registered Agent Name

Access to these public records is crucial for us as members of the media. It enables us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. In line with our role in disseminating information, we believe we qualify for a fee waiver as media professionals.

Additionally, it is important to note that we are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Missouri Corporation. This organization assists news media companies, publications, and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. By leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws, we aim to pull back the curtain on government actions and help inform the American electorate.

For more information about our efforts and those of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, please visit [https://stopsecrecy.org/about/](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).