June 1, 2026 [recipient name] [recipient address] Re: Public Records Request Dear FOIA Officer: Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552) and/or applicable state public records law, I request copies of the following records: [records sought] Facts / context: [facts] Requested resolution: [desired outcome] I request a fee waiver as this request is in the public interest. If fees will exceed $25, please contact me before processing. Please respond within the statutory timeframe (typically 20 business days). Sincerely, [user full name] [user address]
Open Records · Illinois
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Your rights under 5 ILCS 140
Governing statute
Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140)
Illinois FOIA grants the Public Access Counselor authority to issue binding determinations on disputed requests.
Strict deadline rule
5 business days, extendable by 5 additional days for limited reasons.
Cost protection floor
First 50 pages of black-and-white letter or legal-sized copies must be provided free of charge.
Typical records
Budget documents, vendor contracts, school board meeting minutes, attendance and discipline aggregate statistics, and curriculum approval records.
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