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.”
Information regarding the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and the FOIA Officers for the Township of Peotone can be found on the Documents page.