Freedom of Information Act
What is the Freedom of Information Act? (FOIA)
FOIA is the state Freedom of Information Act. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), records in the possession of public agencies may be accessed by the public upon written request. [Illinois FOIA statute] Pursuant to Section 2 (c), “public records” are all records, reports, forms, writings, letters, memoranda, books, papers, maps, photographs, cards, tapes, recordings, electronic data processing records, recorded information, and all other documentary materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics, having been prepared or having been or being used, received, in the possession of or under the control of any public body.
Submitting FOIA Requests
To access Deer Park's information, a FOIA request must be submitted. The request can be submitted by:
By printing out the FOIA request form, filling it out, and mailing it to the following address:
FOIA Officer ATTN: SUPERINTENDENT
Deer Park CCSD #82
2350 e. 1025th St.
Ottawa, Il 61350
Download Request Form HERE