FOIA Request to the Office of Bradley 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 Bradley Village President by Kankakee Times, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the entity's law firms and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months. The requester has asked for this information in electronic format under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The purpose of this request is to facilitate transparency and accountability within public institutions. As a member of the media, Kankakee Times emphasizes its role in disseminating information to the public and holds that access to such records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities. The organization has also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
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 here.
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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