FOIA Request to Office of Lake in the Hills Village President regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
The McHenry Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Lake in the Hills Village President. 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. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The purpose of this request is to gather information that will help hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, McHenry Times emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities. The requester has also highlighted their eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. This coalition leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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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