FOIA Request to City Of Du Quoin Regarding Unpaid Parking Violations on October 28, 2024.
In our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at SW Illinois News have submitted a request for records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). The request was made in electronic format and specifically seeks a list of all currently unpaid parking violations within the jurisdiction of the City Of Du Quoin.
The requested details include the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of violation, and total due. This information is essential for us to continue holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe that access to such public records is crucial. We also believe that we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals given our role in disseminating information.
We await a response from the City Of Du Quoin and will keep our readers updated with any developments. As always, we remain committed to delivering thorough coverage on matters affecting our community.