FOIA Request to Office of Lake in the Hills Village President regarding emails sent by mayor or president 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 emails sent by the mayor or president over the last 30 days. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and emphasizes a preference for receiving these records in electronic format.
As part of our commitment to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we aim to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. Access to such records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. In light of our role as media professionals involved in gathering and reporting news, we have requested a fee waiver.
The requestor 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 information about this coalition can be found on their website: 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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