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FOIA Request to City of Delavan Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.
As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability in local government affairs, we at the Peoria Standard have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Delavan. Our request seeks detailed records of businesses registered with the city over the past week. Specifically, we are asking for information that includes the business name, business number, business type, business address, issued date, status, and registered agent name.
This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and we have requested that the information be provided in electronic format. As members of the media dedicated to gathering and reporting news for public benefit, access to these records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Our work involves holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for our readers.
Additionally, as participants in The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental actions—we believe this request aligns with our mission to inform the American electorate by leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We have also requested a fee waiver due to our role as media professionals. We look forward to receiving this information promptly and will continue to update our audience on developments related to this request.
