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FOIA Request to Cook County Clerk Office 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, Prairie State Wire has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Cook County Clerk Office. The request seeks access to records related to property sales transactions in Cook County, Illinois.
The specific information requested includes a list of all properties and their most recent sale details. We are particularly interested in obtaining metadata associated with these sales, such as the Recorded Instrument ID, Transaction Date, Transaction Amount, Transaction Type, Buyer Name, and Seller Name. Our goal is to gather this information in electronic format for ease of analysis and reporting.
Access to public records is crucial for us as media professionals dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. In line with our mission, we have requested a fee waiver under the premise that our work serves the public interest by disseminating important information.
This request is supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about their efforts can be found at [stopsecrecy.org](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).
We look forward to receiving the requested information promptly and will continue to keep the public informed about developments in this matter.
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