The Village of Elk Grove provides access to public records as required by the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140/1 et seq., as amended).  The Illinois Freedom of Information Act is the principal Illinois law governing access to public records to ensure that people should be able to access public records and information from the workings of government. 

You can submit an online FOIA Request through the portal at www.elkgrove.org which is the quickest way to get information processed.  The portal also allows you to check on the status of your FOIA request. 

You can send a written request by email at foia@elkgrove.org or you can mail, fax or hand deliver in person to the appropriate FOIA Officer.

Paper form for Public Records for fax, mail or email purposes

In accordance with the law, the Village of Elk Grove Village will respond to all non-commercial requests in five (5) business days and Commercial requests in twenty-one (21) business days upon receipt.  (Working day as defined by Village Resolution No. 63-09). 

Fees:  
If the information is stored electronically, it can be sent to you at no cost.  If paper copies are provided, the first fifty (50) pages of standard black & white copies are provided at no charge.
Black & White copies after the first 50 pages are $0.15/page.  Additional reasonable charges may apply for other documents.

Requests should be directed to:  Loretta M. Murphy, Village Clerk - FOIA Officer, Village of Elk Grove Village, 901 Wellington Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 - 847-357-4042. 

Records Maintained by the Village of Elk Grove Village

This list is merely for reference or descriptive purposes.  Per the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, various records or portions of records may be exempt from inspection and copying.  Depending on the type of request, copies are available on paper or electronic media.  Many of these records are posted on the Village's website at www.elkgrove.org.

Agendas * - Agreements - Bids/RFPs/RFQs* - Building Permits - Business Licenses - Certificate of Occupancy - Code Violations - Contracts - Correspondence - Easements - Election Records - FOIA Requests - Hearing Files - Inspection Reports - Invoices - Maps* - Minutes * - Ordinances * - Plans/Exhibits/Plats - Police Reports - Public Hearing Files - Public Hearing Notices * - Raffle Licenses - Resolutions * - Current Solicitation Permits* - Treasurer's Report* - Village Audits - Village Budgets * - Village Code Book * - Warrants - Water Quality Reports

* Record available on website. 

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