FOIA

Elk Grove Village Police Directed To Provide Records

Elk Grove Village Police Directed To Provide Records

Elk Grove Village Police Directed To Provide Records

Village of Lyons Faulted for FOIA Request Mishandling June 28, 2024 Case Name: Public Access Opinion 24-009Body: Office of the Attorney General, State of IllinoisCase Number: Request for Review 2024 PAC 81336Decision Date: June 28, 2024 Introduction The controversy arose from a FOIA request submitted by Mr. Peter T. Sadelski, on behalf of Ed Fox

Chicago Housing Authority Improperly Redacts FOIA Request Details June 21, 2024 Case Name: Request for Review 2024 PAC 81170Body: Office of the Attorney General, State of IllinoisCase Number: 2024 PAC 81170Decision Date: June 21, 2024 Introduction The controversy arises from a FOIA request submitted by Ms. Sasha Mothershead on behalf of the HOPE Fair Housing

Harsy v Perry County Sheriff: FOIA Complaint Dismissal Upheld June 3, 2024 Case Name: Nathanael Harsy v. Perry County Sheriff’s OfficeCourt: Appellate Court of Illinois, Fifth DistrictCase Number: 5-18-0483Decision Date: June 3, 2024 Introduction Nathanael Harsy filed a complaint under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) against the Perry County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). Harsy

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