FOIA Request to Village of Campton Hills Office of Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Campton Hills Office of Village President by a representative from Kane County Reporter. The request seeks access to public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, specifically asking for 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.
The Kane County Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, emphasized the importance of access to public records for fulfilling its professional responsibilities. This includes holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. In line with their role in disseminating information, they have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA 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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