FOIA Request to Village of University Park Office of Mayor 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 University Park Office of Mayor. The request, dated 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 information in electronic format.
As part of our commitment to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we aim to gather and report news that holds public institutions accountable and provides transparency to the public. In line with this mission, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals due to our role in disseminating information.
Additionally, it is important to note that this request is supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about their work can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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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