Illinois FOIA and OMA guides
Start with the problem you are trying to solve. Each guide explains the next steps and links to Illinois law, official guidance, and tools on this site.
My FOIA request got no response
Check the deadline, follow up, and prepare a PAC review request.
Read guide →My FOIA request was denied
Read the reason, ask about exemptions, and choose a review route.
Read guide →I need police records or body-camera footage
Identify the record and agency, then write a focused request.
Read guide →I need school district or board records
Request contracts, budgets, board materials, policies, and minutes.
Read guide →I need closed-session minutes or a recording
Understand what is kept, what may be released, and which law applies.
Read guide →Related research
Closed-session records: four PAC letters compared →
These guides provide general information, not legal advice. Check the current law and deadlines for your situation.