FOIA Request to Office of Bourbonnais Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
The Kankakee Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Bourbonnais Village President. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The Kankakee Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. As part of this request, they have also asked for a fee waiver, citing their role as media professionals.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.
