FOIA Request to Office of Aurora City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of the Aurora City Mayor by a representative from the Kane County Reporter. The request seeks access to specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The records requested include all copies of contracts with law firms associated with the city entity and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
The purpose of this request is to gather information that is essential for fulfilling journalistic responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a member of the media, the requester has also applied for a fee waiver, citing their role in disseminating information to the public.
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 details 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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