It is the policy of the Village of Wheeling to process all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests in accordance with state law. All requests for records must be submitted to the Village in writing (verbal requests for records are not acceptable).

For the most efficient option, Click Here to submit your request electronically. As an alternative, you can also click here to download a fillable (PDF) Freedom of Information Request Form that can be emailed to foia@wheelingil.gov, faxed to (847) 215-5175, or sent via regular mail. 

The Village will respond to each written request within five (5) working days after receipt of a non-commercial request. The Village will supply up to fifty (50) black-and-white pages of requested records NOT intended for a commercial use at no charge to the requester. Fees for additional copying are as follows: black & white copies (letter or legal) - $0.15¢ per page; oversize or color copies – cost of reproduction. If applicable, copies of public records will be provided only upon payment of the required fees.  Certain records are exempt from inspection; if a document is exempt, you will be notified. A photo ID may be required to obtain some documents. 

All notices and other communications relating to a request for public records, and all requests for any other information relating to the Village’s implementation of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, should be directed to the Primary FOIA Officer at foia@wheelingil.gov or 847-499-9082. To view the Illinois Freedom of Information Act click here.