A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Toluca regarding building permits on October 30, 2024. The request was made by us at Peoria Standard, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In our quest for transparency and accountability, we requested records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, specifically seeking information about all new residential and commercial building permits issued from January 1, 2023 till the date of the request. The details requested included the type of permit, date issued, fee paid, requester's name, address, and contractor's name.
Additionally, we sought data on all active residential and commercial building permits along with their current status. The same fields as mentioned above were requested for these active permits as well.
As a media organization serving the public interest by reporting news and holding public institutions accountable, we believe in the importance of access to public records. We expressed our eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional in our request.
We are committed to providing our readers with accurate information that sheds light on local government operations. Our FOIA request to the City Of Toluca is part of this ongoing commitment.
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