Requesting Copies of Public Records
FOIA Officer: Yelana Bowes, Deputy Clerk
Phone: (708) 301-0632
Fax: (708) 301-8407
Email: Yelana Bowes
Mailing Address:
Village of Homer Glen
14933 S. Founders Crossing
Homer Glen, IL
60491
Rules and Regulations Under the Freedom of Information Act - Village of Homer Glen
The Freedom of Information Act is used to ensure that all persons are
entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government,
and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public
officials. The Freedom of Information Act is also used to make sure that public
employees are consistent with the terms of this Act.
This Act is not intended to be used to violate individual privacy, nor for
the purpose of furthering a commercial enterprise, or to disrupt the
duly-undertaken work of any public body independent of the fulfillment of any of
the rights of the people to access to information
(5 ILCS 140/1).
Unless information falls within an express statutory exemption, it must be
disclosed under FOIA (5 ILCS 140/3).
Response Time
We will respond to your initial request within 5 business days.
Fees
- There is no copying fee for the first 50 black and white letter or legal sized copies.
- Additional copies: 15¢ per page.
- Color copies: 20¢ per page.
- Oversized copies, recording medium (compact disk, tape, DVD) when applicable: Actual cost of production.
- Certified copies - $1.00 each.
Forms
As of January 1, 2010 new FOIA laws took effect. Please contact the Village Hall for further information at (708) 301-0632.
The initial FOIA Request Form is available below.