The
Freedom of Information Act is used to ensure that
all persons are entitled to full and complete information
regarding the affairs of government, and the official
acts and policies of those who represent them as
public officials. The Freedom of Information Act
is also used to make sure that public employees
are consistent with the terms of this Act.
This
Act is not intended to be used to violate individual
privacy, nor for the purpose of furthering a commercial
enterprise, or to disrupt the duly-undertaken work
of any public body independent of the fulfillment
of any of the rights of the people to access to
information (5 ILCS 140/1).
Unless
information falls within an express statutory exemption,
it must be disclosed under FOIA (5 ILCS 140/3).
The
public body must generally comply with the request
within seven (7) working days (5 ILCS 140/3). Certain
exceptions allow an additional seven (7) days. Fees
and costs apply to reproducing and certifying public
records. If a fee is due, you will be contacted
on the cost, which must be paid prior to receiving
the documents.
Freedom of Information Request Form
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