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FOIA Request to City of Highland Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Metro East Sun have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Highland. We are seeking access to records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, specifically requesting a list of businesses registered with the city from the previous week.
The requested information includes several key details about each business:
– Business Name
– Business Number
– Business Type
– Business Address
– Issued Date
– Status
– Registered Agent Name
Our role as media professionals involves gathering and reporting news to the public, and access to public records is essential for fulfilling these responsibilities. This request aims to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating state and federal governmental agencies, we leverage Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to help inform the American electorate.
We have also requested a fee waiver in line with our media status, emphasizing our dedication to disseminating information effectively. For more information about our efforts and mission, please visit [https://stopsecrecy.org/about/](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).
