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In accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Village of Hinckley maintains and makes available certain public records regarding the Village’s organization, procedures, ordinances, policies, and operations.

This FOIA information book is intended to assist residents and members of the public in understanding how to access public records, submit FOIA requests, and obtain information about Village government.

The Village strives to provide transparent and accessible government services while complying with all applicable provisions of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

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FOIA Request Form

Since 1967, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) has provided the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency. It is often described as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government. Federal agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls under one of nine exemptions which protect interests such as personal privacy, national security, and law enforcement.

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There is no central office in the government that handles FOIA requests for all federal departments and agencies. Each federal agency processes its own records in response to FOIA requests. There are many different officials at these agencies who work hard every day to make sure that the FOIA works. There are the FOIA professionals who search for and process records in response to FOIA requests, FOIA Contacts and FOIA Public Liaisons who work with FOIA requesters to answer questions and resolve concerns, and Chief FOIA Officers who oversee their agency’s compliance with the FOIA.

Please forward all FOIA requests to foia@hinckleyil.gov.

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