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FOIA Requests

Freedom of Information Act – Requesting Public Records
All public records in Addison Township are available to any person for inspection or copying, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. For information related to the public’s rights under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, please visit the Attorney General website.

To request public records from Addison Township, submit a detailed written request identifying the documents you seek and address it to our Freedom of Information Officer.

Maria Vesey
Township Clerk
401 N. Addison Rd.
Addison, IL 60101
Phone: 630-530-8161
Fax: 630-279-5258
[email protected]

Response Time of FOIA Requests
The requested public records that the individual is entitled to receive will be provided promptly; and except for unusual circumstances as permitted under the Freedom of Information Act, they will be made available within five working days from the date of receipt of the request. The five (5) day count begins the day after the receipt of the FOIA request. The requestor may be notified of a five (5) day extension (working days) if the files are voluminous, at different locations, or if other reasons make it impossible to assemble and mail the request out within the normal five (5) day period.

Denial of FOIA Requests
All Township employees are encouraged to provide available information when requested by the public. Information provided or denied under the FOIA, however, must conform to the legal requirements under the Act. Certain documents may be exempt from disclosure pursuant to specific sections in the Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/3(g);7;7.5).

When a public body denies a request for public records, that body must, within five (5) working days, or within any extended compliance period provided for in the Act, notify the person who made the request, by letter, of the decision to deny the request. The letter must explain the reasons for the denial, and give the names and titles of all persons responsible

Public Records Fees
Information may be requested by electronic means or print. Single copies of public records are made available at no charge. However, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, a fee may be charged for providing copies of any other records or documents that exceed 50 pages, require color or oversized pages. Shipping costs may be charged.