FOIA Law

Gakuba v Winnebago County: Understanding the FOIA Judicial Exclusion May 20, 2024 Case Name: Peter Gakuba v. The Winnebago County Public Defender’s Office, The Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office, and The Winnebago County SheriffCourt: Appellate Court of Illinois, Fourth DistrictCase Number: 4-23-0052Decision Date: May 20, 2024 Introduction Peter Gakuba, the plaintiff, filed a complaint under […]

Illinois Court Affirms Dismissal of FOIA Complaint in Hickman v Mann May 7, 2024 Case Name: Robin W. Hickman v. Dora J. MannCourt: Appellate Court of Illinois, Fifth DistrictCase Number: 5-23-0247Decision Date: May 7, 2024 Introduction The plaintiff, Robin W. Hickman, filed a lawsuit against the defendant, Dora J. Mann, under the Freedom of Information

Peoria County Sherriff Ordered to Comply with FOIA April 1, 2024 Issue In Public Access Opinion 24-006 the issue centered around a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request made by Meredith Newman, an investigative reporter for the Better Government Association. On December 6, 2023, Newman requested copies of all Peoria County police reports related to

Village of Dolton Directed to Comply with FOIA Request February 9, 2024 Introduction In an era where transparency and accountability are paramount, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) serves as a crucial tool for journalists, researchers, and the general public in accessing public records. However, navigating FOIA requests can often be complex and challenging, especially

Illinois General Assembly Considers FOIA Bills

Attorney-Client Privilege and FOIA – International Association of Fire Fighters Local 4646 v. The Village of Oak Brook January 3, 2024 On January 3, 2024, the Appellate Court of Illinois, Third District, issued its Opinion in International Ass’n of Fire Fighters Local 4646 v. Village of Oak Brook, 2024 IL App (3d) 220466 which resolved

A Detailed Analysis of the Makiel v Foxx FOIA Ruling What Was the Makiel v Foxx Case About? The Makiel v Foxx case revolved around Daniel Makiel, the plaintiff, who filed a complaint against Kimberly Foxx, in her official capacity as the State’s Attorney of Cook County. Makiel sought “in part a declaration that section

Illinois PAC Finds That Non-Disclosure Agreement Is Not Exempt From FOIA Under Exemption 7(1)(g) A reporter filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with a city for a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) between the city and a private company regarding a development project. The city denied this request, citing FOIA exemption 7(1)(g), which protects certain

In Hart v Illinois State Police, Illinois Supreme Court Rules That Individuals Cannot FOIA Their FOID Card Information In Hart v Illinois State Police, Illinois Supreme Court Rules That Individuals Cannot FOIA Their FOID Card Information

In Brewer v City of Chicago, Illinois Appellate Court Notes That FOIA Distinguishes Between Personal Information and Private Information In Brewer v City of Chicago, Illinois Appellate Court Notes That FOIA Distinguishes Between Personal Information and Private Information