FOIA Request to Office of Aurora City Mayor regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
The Kane County Reporter has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Aurora City Mayor in Illinois. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we emphasize that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
Additionally, it is noted that the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists 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 this link.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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