IFOIA

ILLINOIS FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

FOIA is the state Freedom of Information Act (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.

FOIA Request Form (PDF)           FOIA Request Form (DOC)

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, electronic communications recorded information and all other documentary materials pertaining to the transaction of public business, regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been prepared by or for, or having been or being used by, received by, in the possession of or under the control of any public body.

Illinois Freedom of Information ACT guide (PDF)

FY 2013 Employees with Total Compensation Budgeted over $75,000 (PDF)

Costs for Documents

• First 50 pages    no charge
• over 50 pages .15 per page