The purpose of the Freedom of Information Act is that all
persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of
government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as
public officials and public employees consistent with the terms of this Act.
Submitting a Request
Please review our website before submitting a request. Most of the information may be posted already.
To submit a request, please complete the
FOIA Request Form and either email it to:
countyclerk@co.kane.il.us
or mail to:
Kane County Clerk
FOIA Request
719 S Batavia Ave, Bldg B
Geneva, IL 60134
Exceptions
Economic Interest Statements (EIS)
For any requests to review statements of economic interests, please complete the
EIS Request
Form instead of the FOIA Request Form.
A duplicate copy of the EIS Request Form will be forwarded to the individual whose statement
has been examined.
Response Time
All written requests shall be responded to within five (5)
working days (5 ILCS/140/3) following the date the request is received.
The five (5) day count begins the day after the receipt of the FOIA request by
the Department Head, or designee. The requester may be notified of a five
(5) day extension (working days) if the files are voluminous, at different
locations, or if other reasons make it impossible to assemble and mail the
request out within the normal five (5) day period.
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