Title: Cook Illinois Sample Letter for Requesting Information from a Government Agency 1. Cook Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request Letter 2. Cook Illinois Open Records Request Letter 3. Cook Illinois Public Information Request Letter 4. Cook Illinois Government Agency Information Request Letter 5. Cook Illinois Data Retrieval Request Letter ------------------------------------------------------- Dear [Government Agency], I am writing this letter to make a formal request for specific information related to [topic or subject]. As a resident of Cook County, Illinois, I believe in upholding open governance principles and exercising my rights to access public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and any relevant statutes. I kindly request the following information and documents pertaining to [provide detailed description of the information you are seeking]: 1. [Specify the document(s), records, or data you are seeking, such as financial records, contracts, reports, correspondence, plans, or any other relevant documents.] 2. [If applicable, specify any specific time period for which you seek the information, e.g., records from January 1, 20XX, to December 31, 20XX.] 3. [Indicate the preferred format in which you would like to receive the requested information, such as paper copies, electronic files (PDF, Word, Excel, etc.), or access to an online database if available.] I understand that under the FOIA law, you have the duty to disclose public records and provide access to public information to the maximum extent possible. I would also like to emphasize my willingness to pay any reasonable fees associated with processing this request, as allowed under applicable laws and regulations. Please notify me promptly upon receipt of this letter and engage in a good faith effort to fulfill my request within the legally mandated timeframe (typically within 5-7 business days). If for some reason my request cannot be fulfilled within this timeframe, I kindly request that you provide a written explanation of any delays and an estimated timeframe for completion. Additionally, I request that you inform me if any of the requested information or documents are susceptible to exemption under the FOIA law. If such exemptions exist, please provide a detailed explanation of the legal basis for the exemption and indicate whether any redactions will be made to the provided documents. To expedite this process, I have included my contact information below: Full Name: [Your Full Name] Mailing Address: [Your Complete Address] Phone Number: [Your Phone Number] Email Address: [Your Email Address] I appreciate your attention to this matter and commitment to transparent government operations. I eagerly await your prompt response and the provision of the requested information. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, [Your Name]
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