FOIA Request to Office of Elburn Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Elburn Village President on June 18, 2025. 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 requester has asked for this information in electronic format.
The Kane County Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, submitted this request. As a member of the media, they emphasized their role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. The request also included a plea for a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals.
Additionally, it was noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found 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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