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Administration & Development

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests

The Village of Cary adheres to the statutes set forth by the State of Illinois Attorney General's Office as it pertains to the Illinos Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 ILCS 140/1.

This page contains important information on how to file a FOIA with the Village of Cary. Please note, the Village has five (5) business days to respond to a FOIA request. The first business day is the day AFTER the Village receives a FOIA request.

The following are instructions on how to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the Village of Cary:

1. Please make your request for records in writing. The Village of Cary does not require the completion of a standard form for this purpose, however the Village does have a form available for those individuals who would like to use it. You may submit your written request to:

Tara Semenchuk
Assistant to the Village Administrator/FOIA Officer
655 Village Hall Drive
Cary, IL 60013
Fax : (847) 639-2761
E-mail: tsemenchuk@caryillinois.com OR villagehall@caryillinois.com

2. Please be as specific as possible when describing the records you are requesting. Remember, the Freedom of Information Act is designed to allow you to inspect or receive copies of records. It is not designed to require a public body to answer questions. If you have any questions, please contact the Village of Cary at (847) 639-0003 and you will be directed to the appropriate person.

3. Please tell us whether you would like copies of the requested records, or whether you wish to examine the records in person. You have the right to either option.

4. There is no fee for up to the first 50 pages of standard paper copies. For pages beyond 50 copies, there is a $0.15 per page charge. Oversized copies are charged the same price to re-produce them.

5. You are permitted to ask for a waiver of copying fees. To do so, please include the following statement (or similar statement) in your written FOIA request; "I request a waiver of all fees associated with this request." In addition, you must include a specific explanation as to why your request for information is in the public interest (and not simply your personal interest) and merits a fee waiver.

6. Please include your name, preferred telephone number(s), amiling address and if you wish, your e-mail address.

For more information on the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, visit the Illinois Attorney General's Office at http://foia.ilattorneygeneral.net.

Village of Cary FOIA Form