Tribune’s FOIA Project
The Illinois Policy Institute has had its fair share of FOIA woes, with Cook County and the State of Illinois. The Chicago Tribune has developed this great page for citizens to share their stories regarding FOIA’s and even reveal some of the hidden secrets they’ve uncovered.
The site, “Your Government in Secret” will be a central location to read stories such as: ”
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Open records advocate sees limits to transparency
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Daley administration routinely denies requests for documents
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The push is on for public records access in Illinois
Make sure you check out the website often for new reports and articles regaring FOIA in Chicago and Illinois. You can also visit their help page for frequently asked questions and a database of FOIA projects. Also visit www.openillinois.org for more transparency resources.
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