A recent binding opinion by the Public Access Counselor (“PAC”) clarified when public bodies are required to accept Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) requests by personal delivery. Read more
Section 1 of the Public Funds Statement Publication Act (30 ILCS 15/1) requires “each public officer, … , who by virtue of his office receives for disbursement and disburses public funds in the discharge of governmental … debts and liabilities” […]
Public officials should be aware of the June decision of a Sangamon County Circuit Court which upheld the determination of the Public Access Counselor of the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. Read more