A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Rock Island, Illinois, on October 28, 2024. The request pertains to unpaid parking violations in the city.
We at Rock Island Today, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. We asked for a list of all parking violations currently unpaid in an electronic format. This list should include the name of the offender, their address, the amount due, violation date, and total due.
As a media organization dedicated to gathering and reporting news to the public, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
The City of Rock Island has yet to respond to this request. We will continue to keep our readers updated as more information becomes available.
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