A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Sycamore regarding unpaid parking violations on October 28, 2024. The request was made by DeKalb Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically sought a list of all parking violations currently unpaid in the city. The requested information included the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of violation, and total due.
As part of our journalistic responsibility at DeKalb Times, we are dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill these professional responsibilities.
Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
We look forward to receiving this information from the City of Sycamore and will continue our efforts in reporting news that matters most to our readers.
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