Requesting Copies of Public Records
Rules and Regulations Under the Freedom of Information Act
Village of
Homer Glen
The Freedom of Information Act is used to ensure that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government, and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials. The Freedom of Information Act is also used to make sure that public employees are consistent with the terms of this Act.
This Act is not intended to be used to violate individual privacy, nor for
the purpose of furthering a commercial enterprise, or to disrupt the
duly-undertaken work of any public body independent of the fulfillment of any of
the rights of the people to access to information
(5 ILCS 140/1).
Unless information falls within an express statutory exemption, it must be disclosed under FOIA (5 ILCS 140/3).
As of January 1, 2010 new FOIA laws take effect. Please contact the Village Hall for further information or to obtain a FOIA request form at (708) 301-0632.