FOIA Request to North Aurora Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the North Aurora Village President on June 18, 2025. The request, sent by a representative from the Kane County Reporter, seeks access to specific public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The records requested include all copies of contracts with the entity's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months.
The requester has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format. As a member of the media, they emphasize their role in gathering and reporting news to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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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