The Illinois Freedom of Information Act [5 ILCS 140] provides public access to government documents and records. This Act defines public records as “all records, reports, forms, writings, letters, memoranda, books, papers, maps, photographs, microfilms, cards, tapes, recordings, electronic data processing records, electronic communications, recorded information, and all other documentary materials pertaining to the transaction of public business, regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been prepared by or for, or having been or being used by, received by, in the possession of, or under the control of any public body.”
Before making a request, first look to see if the information you are interested in is already publicly available. You can find a lot of useful information on a range of topics on each agency’s website. You can also search for information agencies have already posted online here on FOIA.gov.
If the information you want is not publicly available, you can submit a FOIA request to the WRT Clerk’s Office. The request simply must be in writing and reasonably describe the records you seek. Drop off or mail request to 41 S 9th St East Alton, IL 62024