FOIA - Freedom of Information Requests

Summary of Procedures

The State of Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requires all municipalities within the State to be open and accessible.  FOIA establishes the rights of the public to inspect a wide range of public documents.

For your convenience, you can complete an online FOIA application form by using the link below.

FOIA Request Online Form

Fees

Copies

First 50 Pages (8.5 x 11 or 8.5 x 14, black and white)Free
Additional Pages$0.15 per side


Other Types of Records with Set Fees

Certification$1.00 per record, plus copy cost
MailingCost of Postage


Contact

FOIA Officer Clerk Kimberly Kelly

21680 W. Cuba Road

Deer Park, IL 60010

clerk@vodp.net

Phone: (847) 726-1648


FOIA Process Response Time

Pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/3 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the Village will disclose the public records requested upon receipt of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request Form within 21 Business Days after the receipt of this Request Form for all requests made for commercial purposes, and within five Business Days for all other requests, unless the applicable response period is extended as provided by law or the request is denied. All extensions and denials will be in writing and will state the reasons therefor. The Requestor may seek review of a denial by the Public Access Counselor of the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. Judicial review is available under Section 11 of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.