FOIA Request to Kankakee County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025. As part of our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the Kankakee Times have submitted a request for records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The requested information includes a list of candidates running for the upcoming 2025 Consolidated Elections. The specific details sought for each candidate are their name, the date they filed their candidacy, and the office they are running for.
As a media organization dedicated to gathering and reporting news to the public, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These 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.
We will continue to keep you updated as we receive more information regarding this request.
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