FOIA Request to Office of Bolingbrook Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
A request has been made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by a news reporter from the Will County Gazette. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president of Bolingbrook within the last 30 days. This request was submitted on June 18, 2025, and aims to obtain these records in an electronic format.
The Will County Gazette is dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to public records is deemed essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. In line with this commitment, they have requested a fee waiver, citing their role as media professionals.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using 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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