Wauconda, IL

Freedom of information act (foia)The basic function of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is to ensure informed citizens.  Since 1967, the FOIA has provided the public the right to request access to records from any governmental agency. Agencies are required to disclose any information requested under the FOIA unless it falls under one of nine exemptions which protect interests such as personal privacy, national security, and law enforcement. 

The Village shall respond to a written request for public records within 5 working days after receipt of such request. For commercial requests, the response time is 21 working days. 

The Village of Wauconda provides copies of information or documents in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The cost for copies of requested information is $0.15 per page after the 1st 50 pages. Payment is required prior to receiving copies.

Please visit the Village's Transparency Portal as the records or information you are seeking may already be available. 
FORMPlease provide your request for inspection of, or copies of records in writing to the FOIA Officer by mail, fax or personal delivery. No standard form is required. However if you wish you may use the FOIA Request Form (PDF) or the ONLINE FORM to submit a request. Village staff will respond to each properly submitted request as required by the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

Freedom of Information Act OfficersAdministrative Department
Sherry Davies, Deputy Clerk
Email
101 North Main Street
Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847-526-9600
Fax: 847-526-8809

Police Department
Alejandra Guerrero, Executive Administrative Assistant
Email
311 South Main Street
Wauconda, IL 60084
Phone: 847-526-2421
Fax: 847-526-0726