FOIA Request to Village of Willowbrook regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Willowbrook by Prairie State Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the city during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include details such as solicitation or project titles, names of bidders or proposers, submission dates, bid amounts or proposed costs, and descriptions of the goods or services proposed. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
Prairie State Wire emphasizes that this request is intended to gather information of public interest for dissemination purposes. It specifically seeks existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. In case any part of the request is denied or withheld, Prairie State Wire asks for a specific statutory basis for denial and requests all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released.
As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news, Prairie State Wire asserts its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. The organization also mentions its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
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.
