Chicago City Wire

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FOIA Request to Owen FOIA Test Regarding Records of Chinese National Students on May 9, 2025.

As representatives of Chicago City Wire, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Owen FOIA Test. Our request seeks specific records concerning Chinese National students at the university under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.

The request comprises several key points:

1. We are seeking documents or lists that detail all current students who are Chinese Nationals and their respective departments of study. If this information is protected, we ask for the total number of such students and a breakdown by department.

2. We request documents or lists showing all current Chinese National students, including details about the scholarships they receive and their sources.

3. In cases where information is not included in the previous request or if there is an objection, we ask for a list of each recipient of any scholarship affiliated with the Chinese Scholarship Council. If this data overlaps with our second request, we seek clarification on which scholarships fulfill this requirement.

4. Additionally, we are interested in any policies or procedures that outline how the university monitors students—specifically Chinese Nationals—to safeguard intellectual property and other confidential information.

This request is made on behalf of both Chicago City Wire and 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. Access to these public records is crucial for us to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency for the public.

We believe our role as media professionals qualifies us for a fee waiver given our responsibility to disseminate information effectively. For further inquiries about our mission or work with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, please visit [https://stopsecrecy.org/about/](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).