FOIA

FREEDOM of INFORMATION ACT

FOIA is the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.  Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act
(5 ILCS 140), records in possession of public agencies may be accessed by the public upon
request. Pusuant of 5 ILCS 140, Section 2 (c), a public record is any record, reports, forms,
writings, letters, memoranda, books, papers, maps, photographs, cards, tapes, recordings,
electronic data, processing records, recorded information and all other documentary materials,
regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been prepared, or having been or
being used, received, possessed or under the control of any public body. Records that are not
subject to release via the FOIA process include confidential and trade secret information.

How can I submit a FOIA request?

Requests must be submitted in writing and may be submitted on the FOIA Request Form.
Requests can be submitted by:

• Faxing to :    (815) 838-1163
• E-mailing to:  ekaufman1@wilcoacc.org
• Mailing to:     Wilco Area Career Center
                      Attn: FOIA Officer
                      500 Wilco Blvd.
                      Romeoville, IL  60446

FOIA Officer: Scott Nemanich
FOIA Coordinator: Elizabeth Kaufman

Wilco Area Career Center will respond to all FOIA requests within the time required by law. A fee for copying may be charged as allowed by law.

If you have any questions about filing a FOIA request please call (815) 838-6941.