Illinois
How Illinois courts are exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests
CHICAGO (WLS) — Illinois’ Freedom of Info Act, or FOIA, is a strong device of transparency and accountability.
It permits anybody to request entry to authorities data. The data may be within the type of paperwork, datasets, and even communication through e-mail and textual content.
SEE ALSO | Prepare dinner County’s TIF districts collected report $1.6B in 2021, clerk’s workplace says
However, in Illinois, the judicial department of presidency is exempt from the legislation. Courts in Illinois – on the county and state stage – are usually not at present required to adjust to disclosure necessities that apply to each different department of presidency.
This exemption shouldn’t be the norm nationwide. Statistical data from the courts is topic to open entry legal guidelines in 27 states, and 15 extra have court docket guidelines and insurance policies that make the info obtainable.
To assist shine mild on Illinois’ judicial department, Illinois Solutions is main the Courtroom Transparency Coalition, which recommends that the judicial department be added to the state’s Freedom of Info Act. You possibly can learn extra about this push and FOIA at bettergov.org.
Copyright © 2023 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Illinois
Duplex in Springfield sells for $1.1 million
A 1,710-square-foot two-unit house built in 1969 has changed hands. The property located at 57 East Bay Path Terrace in Springfield was sold on Dec. 6, 2024. The $1,100,000 purchase price works out to $643 per square foot. This two-story duplex presents a total of four bedrooms and two bathrooms. The interior features just one fireplace. The property sits on a 5,022-square-foot lot.
Additional houses have recently been sold nearby:
- In December 2023, a 1,710-square-foot home on Humbert Street in Springfield sold for $318,000, a price per square foot of $186. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
- On Cloran Street, Springfield, in December 2021, a 1,710-square-foot home was sold for $310,000, a price per square foot of $181. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
- A 1,920-square-foot home at 37-39 Nathaniel Street in Springfield sold in January 2023, for $249,900, a price per square foot of $130. The home has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Real Estate Newswire is a service provided by United Robots, which uses machine learning to generate analysis of data from Propmix, an aggregator of national real-estate data. See more Real Estate News
Illinois
‘It’s a blessing’: Springfield Christmas dinner serves nearly 600
SPRINGFIELD — Edwin DeJesus was showing his holiday spirit on his sleeve, and his pants, as he and his mom tucked into a roast beef dinner at the High School of Commerce Christmas Day.
“It is a blessing,” DeJesus said, wearing a green shirt showing Snoopy’s doghouse decorated with Christmas lights, green Dr. Seuss’ Grinch pants and a bright red hat.
Illinois
Illinois state trooper mourned after being struck, killed by car on I-55
Be the first to know
Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.
-
Technology5 days ago
Google’s counteroffer to the government trying to break it up is unbundling Android apps
-
News6 days ago
Novo Nordisk shares tumble as weight-loss drug trial data disappoints
-
Politics6 days ago
Illegal immigrant sexually abused child in the U.S. after being removed from the country five times
-
Entertainment7 days ago
'It's a little holiday gift': Inside the Weeknd's free Santa Monica show for his biggest fans
-
Lifestyle6 days ago
Think you can't dance? Get up and try these tips in our comic. We dare you!
-
Technology1 week ago
Fox News AI Newsletter: OpenAI responds to Elon Musk's lawsuit
-
Technology2 days ago
There’s a reason Metaphor: ReFantanzio’s battle music sounds as cool as it does
-
News3 days ago
France’s new premier selects Eric Lombard as finance minister