FOIA Request to Harvard 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 the Harvard City Mayor on June 18, 2025. The request seeks access to records concerning all contracts with law firms associated with the city and any invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requestor, affiliated with McHenry Times, emphasized their role in gathering and reporting news as part of their professional responsibilities. They underscored the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. Furthermore, they requested a fee waiver citing their status as a media professional.
Additionally, it was noted that the requestor is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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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