Chicago City Wire

FOIA Request to Northeastern Illinois University regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Northeastern Illinois University by a representative from Chicago City Wire. The request seeks access to a comprehensive list of course syllabi for all undergraduate and graduate courses offered during the Spring 2025 academic semester. This includes syllabi for courses across all departments, schools, and colleges, regardless of whether they were delivered in-person, online, or in hybrid formats.

The request specifically asks for relevant metadata associated with each course syllabus. This includes the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid). The requester emphasized the importance of accessing these public records as part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public. They also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.

The individual submitting the request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists 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.