FOIA Requests

If you would like to make a formal FOIA Request for public records access, please submit the form below with your request of information.

If you would not like to use the form below and would instead like to submit a formal written request for public records from Lisle Township, please submit a letter detailing the documents that you are requesting access to in writing (via email, fax, or mail). All requests should state a physical address or email address to which the Township should send its response. A sample request is provided below as well for your reference with all information needed for your request.

The letter should be sent to our Freedom of Information Officer:

FOIA Officer - Michelle Porter
Lisle Township
4711 Indiana Avenue
Lisle, IL 60532
FOIA@lisletownship.com

To ensure that each FOIA request is acted upon in a complete and timely fashion, the requestor should ensure that the public record being sought is clearly identified in their request. Requestors should provide as much known information about the requested record as possible (i.e., type of record, approximate date or record, department where record may be located, etc.). Lisle Township is not obligated to respond to requests that are overly broad or that would place an undue burden upon its operation; nor is the Township obligated to interpret or advise requesters as to the meaning or significance of public records that may be provided.

The requested public records that the individual is entitled to receive will be provided promptly; and except for unusual circumstances as permitted under the Freedom of Information Act, they will be made available within five working days from the date of receipt of the request. If the request is being made for a commercial purpose, Lisle Township asks the requestor to disclose the fact to the Township at the time the request is made. It is a violation of the Act to knowingly obtain a public record for a commercial purpose with such disclosure.

In the event that the request for records cannot be complied with, a written denial notice stating the specific reasons for the denial will be delivered to the person making the request. Any person denied access to inspect or copy any public records may appeal such denial by providing written notice of the appeal to the Illinois Attorney General Public Access Counselor at publicaccess@atg.state.il.us or mail to:

Public Access Counselor Office of the Attorney General
500 South 2nd Street
Springfield, Illinois  62706

Public Records Fees

Information may be requested by electronic means or print. Single copies of public records are made available at no charge. However, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, a fee may be charged for providing copies of any other records or documents that exceed 50 pages, require color or oversized pages. Shipping costs may be charged.  

For more information on the Freedom of Information Act, please contact our Executive Assistant - Michelle Porter at (630) 968-2087.