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FOIA Request to City of Princeton Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the Illinois Valley Times have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Princeton. Our request seeks access to records detailing newly registered businesses within the city from the previous week. Specifically, we are requesting information that includes the following fields: Business Name, Business Number, Business Type, Business Address, Issued Date, Status, and Registered Agent Name.
Access to these public records is crucial for us as media professionals to fulfill our responsibilities in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. We believe this information will aid in informing our readers about local business developments and contribute to a more informed community.
In line with our role in disseminating information and as members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating state and federal governmental agencies—we have requested a fee waiver for this information. This coalition assists media companies like ours in leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency and inform the American electorate.
We look forward to receiving these records promptly and continuing our mission of delivering insightful news coverage.
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