FOIA Request — Village of Gardner, Illinois

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Thank you. Your FOIA request has been sent to the Village Clerk. The Village of Gardner will respond within 5 business days as required under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (up to 21 business days if the request is for a commercial purpose).

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Official Request for Public Records

Fields marked with * are required. This is an official request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). The Village will respond within 5 business days unless an extension applies under Section 7 of the Act.

Requestor Information

Full Name *

Address *

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Telephone *

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Records Requested

Please describe the public records you are requesting *

Records are requested for: *

Standard black-and-white copies are free for the first 50 pages; 15¢ per page beyond 50 pages.

Is this request being made for a commercial purpose? *

Yes

It is a violation of FOIA to knowingly obtain a public record for a commercial purpose without disclosing that intent. "Commercial purpose" means using a public record, or information from one, for sale, resale, solicitation, or advertisement for sales or services. Commercial requests may take up to 21 business days for a response.

I certify that the information provided above is true and accurate, and I am submitting this as an official request for public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. *

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📋 What is FOIA?

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act gives the public the right to access government records. Most records held by the Village of Gardner are subject to disclosure unless specifically exempted by law.

⏱ Response Timeline

The Village will respond within 5 business days of receiving your request, unless an extension applies under Section 7 of the Act. Requests for a commercial purpose may take up to 21 business days.

📄 Prefer a Paper Form?

You may also print and submit the official paper request form in person or by mail to Village Hall, 302 N. Center St, PO Box 545, Gardner, IL 60424.

✉️ Contact the Clerk

Email patm@villageofgardner.org or call (815) 237-2592 with questions about your request.

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request

Request Submitted!

📋 What is FOIA?

⏱ Response Timeline

📄 Prefer a Paper Form?

✉️ Contact the Clerk