FOIA Request to Crest Hill City Mayor's Office 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 Crest Hill City Mayor's Office. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The requester, representing Will County Gazette, emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for their role in gathering and reporting news to the public. The Gazette aims to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency in governmental affairs. As part of their professional responsibilities, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: 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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