A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Mount Carroll on October 28, 2024, by NW Illinois News. The request specifically asked for a list of all parking violations currently unpaid in the city.
The details requested included the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of each violation, and the total amount due. This information is sought under the provisions of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at NW Illinois News believe that access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We have requested this information preferably in an electronic format for ease of analysis and reporting. We also made it clear that as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We await a response from the City Of Mount Carroll and will keep our readers updated with any developments regarding this request.
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