FOIA Request to Office of Bourbonnais Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices 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 records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, specifically requesting all copies of contracts with the village's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months.
This request was made in pursuit of transparency and accountability within local governmental affairs. As a media organization, Kankakee Times emphasizes the importance of public records in fulfilling its duty to report news accurately and comprehensively. In line with this mission, the requestor has also sought a fee waiver, citing their role as a media professional.
Additionally, it is noted that the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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