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FOIA Request to City of Albion Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.
As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability in local government affairs, SE Illinois News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Albion. We are seeking detailed records of businesses registered with the city over the past week. The requested information includes key details such as Business Name, Business Number, Business Type, Business Address, Issued Date, Status, and Registered Agent Name.
This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and we have asked for these records in electronic format to facilitate timely analysis and reporting. Our role as a media organization involves gathering and disseminating news that holds public institutions accountable while providing transparency to the public. Access to these records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities effectively.
Additionally, we have requested a fee waiver based on our status as a media organization. As members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws—we are committed to pulling back the curtain on government actions and informing the American electorate.
We look forward to receiving this information promptly and will continue our efforts to provide comprehensive coverage on local governmental affairs.
