FOIA Request to Office of Romeoville Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
The Will County Gazette has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Romeoville Village President. 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 records in electronic format.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we aim to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency for the public. Access to these records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities as members of the media. In line with this role, we have requested a fee waiver due to our status as media professionals.
Additionally, it is noted that this requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting 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/.
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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