Indian Springs School District #109

Freedom of Information

What is the Freedom of Information Act?
Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), any individual may obtain full access to the District’s public records by submitting a written request. Written requests may be made using the District’s FOIA Request Form or submitted via personal delivery, mail, fax, or email to the District’s Freedom of Information Officer. Requesters are not required to provide a reason for their request, except when indicating that the request is for a commercial purpose or when seeking a waiver of fees. Beginning January 1, 2026, public bodies may now request verification as to whether a requester is a “person” as defined by the FOIA.

FOIA Requests & Responses
Requests for information should be directed to the FOIA Officer at 7540 S. 86^th Ave., Justice, IL 60458 or FOIA@isd109.org. Once a FOIA request is received, the public body is allowed 5 business days (21 days for commercial requests) to provide a response to the request. In some cases, an extension of time will be allowed.

Fax: (708) 496-8641

If a request is denied, a Public Access Counselor with the office of the Attorney General may be requested to review the request.

Fees
Information may be reviewed or a request for copies may be made. If copies are requested, the first 50 pages of black and white copies which are letter-sized or legal sized are free of charge. The charge for color copies or copies of documents which are not letter-sized or legal sized shall be based upon the actual cost of reproduction.