FOIA Request to Whiteside County Il Clerk Election Division Regarding Information on Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at NW Illinois News have submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. Our request seeks detailed information about all candidates running in the upcoming election.
We have requested an electronic format list of all candidates that includes their first, middle, and last names. In addition to this basic information, we have also asked for details about the office they are running for and its jurisdiction. We believe it is crucial for the public to know the party affiliation of each candidate as well.
To ensure full transparency and accessibility for our readership, we have also requested contact information for each candidate. This includes their address, phone number, and email address.
At NW Illinois News, we firmly believe in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information, we are hopeful that our request will be granted with a fee waiver as a media professional.
We look forward to sharing this important information with our readers once it becomes available.
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