FOIA Request to the Office of Carpentersville Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request has been submitted to the Office of Carpentersville Village President by a representative from the Kane County Reporter. The request seeks access to public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, specifically requesting all copies of contracts with the entity's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months. The request was made on June 18, 2025.
The requester, affiliated with Kane County Reporter, emphasizes their role in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. They assert that access to such public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, they have requested that the information be provided in electronic format and have applied for a fee waiver as a media professional.
The requestor is also associated 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 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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