FOIA Request to Village of Park Forest President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
The Will County Gazette has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village of Park Forest President. The request 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, and aims to obtain these records in an electronic format.
As part of their mission to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, the Will County Gazette emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media organization involved in disseminating information to the public.
The requester 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.
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