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FOIA Request to City of Kewanee Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Rock Island Today have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Kewanee. Our request seeks access to records detailing businesses registered with the city over the past week. Specifically, we are requesting information that includes the following fields:
– Business Name
– Business Number
– Business Type
– Business Address
– Issued Date
– Status
– Registered Agent Name
This information is sought under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and we have requested it in electronic format for ease of analysis and dissemination.
As a media organization dedicated to transparency and accountability, access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We aim to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. In line with this mission, we believe that as members of the media, we are eligible for a fee waiver.
Additionally, we are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Missouri Corporation. This coalition assists news media companies, publications, and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. By leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws, we strive to pull back the curtain on government actions and help inform the American electorate.
We look forward to receiving the requested information promptly and will continue our efforts to keep the public informed about local governmental affairs.
