FOIA Request to Hinsdale Police Department regarding burglary incident reports on January 30, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Hinsdale Police Department by Prairie State Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on January 30, 2026, seeks detailed records related to burglary incidents at retail locations in Hinsdale, Illinois.
The FOIA request specifically asks for all incident and offense reports, including narrative supplements and follow-up investigative supplements, concerning a reported burglary at Kelsey Resale Boutique. This incident reportedly occurred on or about May 24, 2023. Additionally, the request includes a demand for similar records pertaining to any retail-store burglaries in Hinsdale from January 1, 2020, to the present date.
Prairie State Wire emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency through news reporting. The organization also seeks a fee waiver as part of its rights under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act due to its status as a media entity.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using 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.
