Freedom of Information Act Requests

It is the policy of the City of Fairview Heights to fill all requests for public documents in accordance with State law. The majority of requests will be processed within 5 business days. If requests require research or are unusually large, the City may request additional time in accordance with the Act. Requests of a commercial nature are subject to different regulations which extend the response time permitted by law.

The City will disclose the public records requested on this Request Form within 21 business days after the receipt of this Request Form for all requests made for commercial purposes, and within 5 business days for all other requests, unless the applicable response period is extended as provided by law or the request is denied. All extensions and denials will be in writing and will state the reasons therefore. The requester may seek review of a denial by the Public Access Counselor of the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. Judicial review is available under Section 11 of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.