FOIA Request to Office of McHenry City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of McHenry City Mayor on June 18, 2025. 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, with a preference for receiving the documents in electronic format.
The request was made by a representative from McHenry Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requester emphasized that access to public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Additionally, they requested a fee waiver 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 government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website 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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