[BCNnet] Info on access to public meetings and docs

[Donald R. Dann]

Sorry, but I thought it was clear that my comment in my earlier posting had
to do with the penchant for secrecy at the federal level under the current
administration. 

Donald R. Dann
Highland Park/Lake County  
 

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I was just reading the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)and Open
Meetings Act yesterday because a public source I needed for a story I was
working on for my paper was being uncooperative. All I did was mention that
the info I needed was available under the Illinois FOIA and the guy called
me back and was very cooperative.

Not sure what Donnie was referring to about the Feds, because we have good,
strong "sunshine" laws in Illinois so the public and journalists can keep an
eye on the workings of state, local and county government. The Illinois
Attorney General's office has a lot of good information on its web site
(Google it and you'll find it) and it's great news that there's a life body
in her office who can help. In fact, I probably will need to use that person
for my source problem at work. 

Christine Williamson
Chicago/Cook
birdchris@aol.com
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