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FOIA Request to City of Nauvoo 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 West Central Reporter have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Nauvoo. We are seeking access to records concerning businesses registered with the city in the past week. Specifically, we have requested details including the business name, business number, business type, business address, issued date, status, and registered agent name.
Our request is grounded in the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and we have asked for these records in electronic format. As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Additionally, we have highlighted our affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. This underscores our dedication to pulling back the curtain on government actions and helping inform the American electorate.
We look forward to receiving a response from the City of Nauvoo and will keep our readers updated on any developments regarding this request.
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