FOIA (Freedom of Information Act)
FOIA is the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), records in possession of public agencies may be accessed by the public upon written request. Pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/2(c), “public records” means 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, possessed or under the control of any public body. Records that are not subject to release via the FOIA process include confidential and trade secret information.
- Email ALL Freedom of Information requests to the Office for University Relations at foia@uillinois.edu.
- Detailed FOIA information, including FAQs by requestors and from internal staff, can be found at https://www.uillinois.edu/foia.