Information about Illinois’ access laws. These include the Freedom of Information Act, the Open Meetings Act, the Media Arrest Report Law and the Reporters Privilege Statute. Also included are templates for filing a FOIA request, both state and federal, as well as request for the release of records under the Open Meetings Act.
Public Access Counselor Guide (pdf)
How to Submit a Request for Review (pdf)
OMA - Request for PAC Review (pdf)
FOIA - Request for PAC Review (pdf)
FOIA - Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
FOIA Request Form (docx)
Appealing FOIA Denials (pdf)
Making FOIA Requests Work (pdf)
Full Text of Illinois Freedom of Information Act
Sample State FOI Request Letter (pdf)
Full Text of Federal Freedom of Information Act
Sample Federal FOIA Request Letter (pdf)
OMA - Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)
Full Text of Open Meetings Act
Guide to the Open Meetings Act
Media Arrest Report Law Explanation and link to statute (pdf)
Reporters Privilege Statute with Link
Printing the Names of Juvenile Offenders (pdf)
Sex Offender Notification List (pdf)