Chicago City Wire

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University Illinois of Chicago by a news reporter 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 conducted in-person, online, or through hybrid formats.

The request also asks for relevant metadata associated with these courses. Specifically, it seeks information on the course title and number, instructor name, department or academic unit, and the course delivery format (online/in-person/hybrid).

As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, Chicago City Wire emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. The media organization has requested a fee waiver under the premise that they are eligible as media professionals.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information 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.