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FOIA Request to City of Marquette Heights 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 the Peoria Standard have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Marquette Heights. Our request seeks access to records detailing businesses registered with the city over the past week. Specifically, we are requesting information that includes the business name, business number, business type, business address, issued date, status, and registered agent name.
Access to these public records is crucial for us as members of the media. It enables us to fulfill our professional responsibilities by holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. We believe that our role in disseminating information qualifies us for a fee waiver under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
Additionally, we are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. This collaboration underscores our dedication to pulling back the curtain on government actions and helping inform the American electorate.
We look forward to receiving this information promptly and will continue our efforts to provide insightful reporting on local governmental affairs.
