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FOIA Request to Lake County Recorder Regarding Property Sales Records/Transactions on May 2, 2025.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Prairie State Wire have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Lake County Recorder in Illinois. Our request seeks access to a list of all properties and their most recent sales, along with all available metadata related to these transactions. Specifically, we are interested in obtaining details such as the Recorded Instrument ID, Transaction Date, Transaction Amount, Transaction Type, Buyer Name, and Seller Name.
Our role as members of the media involves gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
This request is also supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Missouri Corporation that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. By leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws, we aim to pull back the curtain on government actions and help inform the American electorate.
We look forward to receiving the requested information promptly and will continue our efforts to ensure transparency within governmental operations.
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