A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Crystal Lake concerning unpaid parking violations on October 28, 2024.
The request, sent by McHenry Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks a list of all parking violations currently unpaid within the city. The information requested includes the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of the violation, and the total amount due.
As members of the media at McHenry Times, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which 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 await a response from the City Of Crystal Lake regarding this request.
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