FOIA Request to Kane County Clerk Regarding Candidates for 2025 Consolidated Elections on January 14, 2025.
In our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the Kane County Reporter have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Kane County Clerk. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
We are seeking an electronic format list of candidates running for the upcoming 2025 Consolidated Elections. Specifically, we requested information including each candidate's name, the date they filed their candidacy, and the office they are running for.
As a media organization, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We believe that as media professionals engaged in disseminating information to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver.
We await a response from the Kane County Clerk's office and will continue our work in ensuring transparency in local government affairs.