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FOIA Request to Firemens Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago regarding Pension Fund board members roster and photos on September 8, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Prairie State Wire to the Firemens Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago on September 8, 2025. The request seeks access to a list of all Pension Fund board members along with their photographs. The request emphasizes the preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
Prairie State Wire is a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. In their request, they highlight the importance of accessing public records to fulfill their professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. As part of their role in disseminating information, they have requested a fee waiver, citing their status as media professionals.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website 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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