FOIA Request to Office of Joliet City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
The Will County Gazette has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Joliet City Mayor. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the city's law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the documents in electronic format.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we emphasize the importance of accessing public records. This is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
Additionally, it is noteworthy that this request is supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at 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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