Lori Gummow, Clerk of Winnebago County | https://wincoil.gov/
Lori Gummow, Clerk of Winnebago County | https://wincoil.gov/
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Winnebago County Clerk's office on January 14, 2025. The request, made by Rockford Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought information about the candidates running for the 2025 Consolidated Elections.
The specific details requested included a list of candidate names, the dates they filed their candidacy, and the office they are running for. This information is crucial for our news reporting as it allows us at Rockford Sun to provide transparency to the public and hold public institutions accountable.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe access to such public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
We eagerly await a response from the Winnebago County Clerk's office and look forward to sharing this important election information with our readers.
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