FOIA Request to Office of Bartlett Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
The Prairie State Wire has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Bartlett Village President. 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 information in electronic format.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, Prairie State Wire emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has also requested a fee waiver, citing its status as a media professional entity.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
