FOIA Request to Office of Chicago City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
The Office of the Chicago City Mayor has received a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from Chicago City Wire, a media organization focused on providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request was submitted under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and seeks access to specific records related to legal services contracted by the city.
The FOIA request specifically asks for all copies of contracts with law firms associated with the city's entity and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months. The requester, affiliated with Chicago City Wire, emphasized the importance of accessing public records to fulfill their professional responsibilities in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
In addition to seeking these documents in electronic format, the requester has requested a fee waiver as a media professional. They are also identified as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, visit 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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