A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Shelbyville regarding unpaid parking violations on October 28, 2024. The request was made by us at East Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific records requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, include a list of all parking violations currently unpaid. This list is expected to contain details such as the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of the violation, and the total amount due.
As a media organization committed to gathering and reporting news to the public, access to these public records is crucial for us in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to our readership.
We believe that as media professionals engaged in disseminating information to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver for this request.
This request is part of our ongoing effort to keep our readers informed about issues that directly impact them and their communities. We will continue to follow up on this story as more information becomes available.
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