FOIA Request to the Office of Chicago City Mayor regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of the Chicago City Mayor on June 18, 2025. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. 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 requestor is affiliated with Chicago City Wire, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The purpose of this request is to gather information that will help hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency for the public. As a member of the media, they have requested a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information.
Additionally, it is 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 government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details 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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