FOIA Request to Office of Bartlett Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Bartlett Village President on June 18, 2025. The request, sent by Prairie State Wire, seeks access to specific public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The records requested include all copies of contracts with the office's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months.
The request emphasizes the importance of accessing these documents in an electronic format to facilitate comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage, Prairie State Wire underscores its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Additionally, the requester has indicated eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional.
Prairie State Wire is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at 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.
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