FOIA Request to City of Kankakee Mayor's Office regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
The Kankakee Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Kankakee Mayor's Office. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the city's law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and the preferred format for receiving this information is electronic.
The request emphasizes the role of media in gathering and reporting news to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. As such, the requester has also sought a fee waiver, citing 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 FOIA requests.
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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