A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Chrisman regarding building permits on October 30, 2024. We at East Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, have requested this information under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The request specifically seeks records of all new residential and commercial building permits issued from January 1, 2023, up until the present date. The requested details include the type of permit, date issued, fee paid, requester's name, address, and contractor's name.
Additionally, we have asked for a list of all active residential and commercial building permits along with their current status. The same details as mentioned above are required for these active permits.
As members of the media engaged in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a response from the City of Chrisman regarding this request. Our aim is to ensure that our readership has access to transparent information about local government activities.
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