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Freedom of Information Act

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act is also known as FOIA. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), records in possession of public agencies may be accessed by the public upon written request. Pursuant to 5 ILCS 140, Section 2(c), a public record is any records, reports, forms writings, letters, memoranda, books, papers, maps, photographs, cards, tapes, recordings, electronic data processing records, recorded information and all other documentary materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been prepared, or having been or being used, received, possessed, or under the control of any public body. Records that are not subject to release via the FOIA process include confidential and trade secret information.

  • Requests must be submitted in writing (there is no required form to use). The request should include a brief description of the public records being sought, being as specific as possible. While FOIA requests can be received via email please provide a mailing address.

    Submit FOIA requests to:

    Dr. Edward J. Stange
    FOIA OFFICER
    Sunset Ridge School District 29
    525 Sunset Ridge Road
    Northfield, IL 60093
    Fax: 847-881-9456
    Email: stangee@srd29.org

     

    The Illinois Freedom of Information Act requires agencies to respond within five working days of a receipt of a request. A five-day extension is allowed with written notification to the requester. If the FOIA request is for commercial purposes the agency has 21 working days to respond.

    If the requested records are 50 pages, or less, in length, the pages will be copied and mailed to the requester at no charge. The requester will be charged $.15 per page for each additional page over 50.