FAQs

Is there a charge for records?

The basic charge for copying black/white documents is $0.15 per page if more than 50 pages. Color copy or oversize copy [i.e. larger than standard 8 x 11] may involve a greater fee equivalent to the actual commercial cost for reproduction. Do not send any pre-payment checks with your FOIA request. If a fee is charged, the Agency will notify the requestor of the charge. Once payment is received the requested information will be sent out. No documents will be sent until receipt of payment.

How do I get my personal information unredacted?

Please submit a photocopy of your government-issued ID in the "choose file(s)" tab to receive your personal information unredacted. Uploading a photocopy of your ID will assist us in ensuring that personal information is protected.

What do I do if I disagree with the denial of my FOIA request?

Under Section 9.5 of the amended FOIA, 5 ILCS 140/3.5, you can file a request for review in writing to the Public Access Coordinator in the Office of the Attorney General no later than 60 days after the denial. The request for review must be signed and include a summary of the facts supporting your allegation of error. These review procedures are further described in Section 9.5[b] through [g], and also in Section 11.5 of the amended FOIA, 5 ILCS 140/9.5 and 11.5 et seq.