Request Information Under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

Instructions For Requesting Information and Public Records

1. Please make your request for records in writing. DuPage County does not require the completion of a standard form for this purpose, however a form is available for your convenience. To submit the available form electronically you must save it to your computer then e-mail it to the appropriate department below. You may submit your written request by mail, fax, email or in person. If sending your request via email, use FOIA in subject line to identify your email as a FOIA request and to reduce the possibility of its being filtered as SPAM.
2. Please be as specific as possible when describing the records you are seeking. Remember, the Freedom of Information Act is designed to allow you to inspect or receive copies of records. It is not designed to require a public body to answer questions. To the extent that you wish to ask questions of a representative of DuPage County please refer to the department list below.
3. Please tell us whether you would like copies of the requested records, or whether you wish to examine the records in person. You have the right to do either.
4. For black and white, letter or legal sized copies, the first 50 pages are free, unless a different fee is otherwise fixed by statute. Any additional pages will be charged at .15 cents per page. Color and abnormal size copies will be charged the actual cost of copying.
5. You are permitted to ask for a waiver of copying fees. To do so, please include the following statement (or a similar statement) in your written FOIA request: "I request a waiver of all fees associated with this request." In addition, you must include a specific explanation as to why your request for information is in the public interest - not simply your personal interest - and merits a fee waiver.
6. Please include your name, preferred telephone number(s), mailing address, and, if you wish, your electronic mail address.

 

Please direct your request to the appropriate Department / Elected Office listed below.

Department / Elected Office	FOIA Officer Contact Information
Animal Services Types of Records: Dog bite reports FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Dr. Barbara Hanek, DVM FOIA Officer: Barbara Anthony Phone: 630-407-2800    Fax: 630-407-2801 Mail to: 120 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIAAnimalControl@dupageco.org
Auditor Types of Records: Financial reports and other financial data, administrative resources, internal audit reports FOIA Request	Elected Official: Bill White                  FOIA Officer: Bill White Phone: 630-407-6075    Fax: 630-407-6076 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIAAuditor@dupageco.org
Board of Review Types of Records: Property assessment appeals and Non-Homestead Exemptions FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Charles R. VanSlyke, Jr., Chairman FOIA Officer: Helen Krengel Phone: 630-407-5888    Fax: 630-407-5860 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIABoardofReview@dupageco.org
Building & Zoning Types of Records: Building permits, zoning variances, code violations, environmental inspections & permits, solid waste and recycling data and all other related documents FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Nick Kottmeyer FOIA Officer: Eileen Schwalm                                                                                   Phone: 630-407-6700    Fax: 630-407-6702 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIABuildingandZoning@dupageco.org
Community Services Types of Records: Community Development Completed Application; Project Compliance Documents; Case Management Client Files FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Mary Keating FOIA Officer: Marge Fletcher Phone: 630-407-6600    Fax: 630-407-6501 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIACommunityServices@dupageco.org
Coroner Most records do not require submitting a FOIA request and are available by statute. Please contact the department directly for more information.	Elected Official: Richard Jorgensen FOIA Officer: Gabrielle Vacala Phone: 630-407-2600    Fax: 630-407-2601 Mail to: 414 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIACoroner@dupageco.org
County Board   FOIA Request Form	Elected Official: Daniel Cronin FOIA Officer: Sally Karner Phone: 630-407-6060    Fax: 630-407-6001 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIACountyBoard@dupageco.org
County Clerk Most records do not require submitting a FOIA request and are available by statute. Please contact the department directly for more information.	Elected Official: Jean Kaczmarek FOIA Officer: Kathy King Phone: 630-407-5500    Fax: 630-407-5501 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIACountyClerk@dupageco.org
Division of Transportation Types of Records:Highway Permits and Plans; Traffic Signal Timing Info   FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Christopher Snyder FOIA Officer: David Furey Phone: 630-407-6900    Fax: 630-407-6901 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIADivisionofTransportation@dupageco.org
DuPage Care Center   FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Janelle Chadwick, Administrator FOIA Officer: Barbara Hyde Phone: 630-784-4201    Fax: 630-784-4203 Mail to: 400 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIACareCenter@dupageco.org
Election Division of County Clerk Types of Records: Election Records; Election Results; Petitions/Statement of Candidacy; Objection to Petitions; Electoral Board Hearing Decisions; Referenda; Write In Candidate Lists; Poll Watcher Credentials Issued List; Candidate Withdrawal; Voter Records; Voter History; Voter Signature; Contracts; FOIA Spreadsheet; Board Meeting Minutes; Board Resolutions   FOIA Request Form	Executive Director: Jean Kaczmarek FOIA Officer: Lori Kantner Phone: 630-407-5600    Fax: 630-407-5630 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIAElectionDivision@dupagecounty.gov
Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB)     FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Linda Zerwin FOIA Officer: Eve Kraus Phone: 630-550-7743 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIAEmergencyTelephoneSystemBoard@dupageco.org
Facilities Management Types of Records: Historical Construction Project Info Related to County Facility Projects; Copies of Certified Payroll for Contractors Performing Work on Facilities Management Projects.   FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Tim Harbaugh FOIA Officer: Cathie Figlewski Phone: 630-407-5665    Fax: 630-407-5701 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIAFacilitiesManagement@dupageco.org
Finance Types of Records: Bid Documents; Vendor Lists; Contract Information; Expenditure Details; Budget Information   FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Jeffrey Martynowicz FOIA Officer: Katrina Holman                  Phone: 630-407-6116    Fax: 630-407-6102 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIAFinance@dupageco.org
Health Department Type of Records: Inspections for Restaurants, Day Cares, Pools, Spas, Tanning and Body Art; West Nile Virus Surveillance; Environmental Health Complaints; Property Records Regarding Permits, Tests, Well & Septic Systems   FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Karen Ayala FOIA Officer: Penny Chanez Phone: 630-221-7660     Fax: 630-221-7661 Mail to: 111 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIAHealth@dupagehealth.org
Human Resources Types of Records: Certified payroll; Employment Records; Workers’ Compensation; Leave of Absence; Benefits Records   FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Margaret Ewing FOIA Officer: Cynthia Adomovicz, Yamika Johnson                   Phone: 630-407-6300    Fax: 630-407-6301 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIAHumanResources@dupageco.org
Information Technology Types of Records: Contract and/or bids regarding IT; GIS data and/or maps   FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Anthony McPhearson FOIA Officer: Sarah Godzicki Phone: 630-407-5037    Fax: 630-407-5001 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIAInformationTechnology@dupageco.org
Office of Homeland Security/Emergency Mgmt   FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Murray Snow FOIA Officer: Erin M. Lech Phone: 630-407-2935 Fax: 630-682-7931 Mail to: 418 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email:FOIAOfficeofHomelandSecurityandEmergencyManagement@dupageco.org
Public Works Types of Records: Sewer and Water Permit Info, Maps, Plans, and Operational Info; Special Service Area Info   FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Nick Kottmeyer FOIA Officer: Angela Bendinelli Phone: 630-407-6805    Fax: 630-407-6701 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIAPublicWorks@dupageco.org
Recorder of Deeds Types of Records: Business Records; Office Procedures & Policies   FOIA Request Form	Elected Official: Kathleen V. Carrier FOIA Officer: Anthony Manzzullo, Chief Deputy Phone: 630-407-5400    Fax: 630-407-5300 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIARecorderofDeeds@dupageco.org
Regional Office of Education   FOIA Request Form	Elected Official: Dr. Darlene Ruscitti FOIA Officer: Lori Ladesic Phone: 630-407-5771    Fax: 630-407-5802 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIAROE@dupage.k12.il.us.
Sheriff Types of Records: Arrest records; Order of Protection; Fire Investigation Task Force records; Accident Reports; Incarceration Records   FOIA Request Form	Elected Official: James Mendrick FOIA Officer: Kent Kouba #111 Phone: 630-407-2271    Fax: 630-407-2263 Mail to: 501 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIASheriff@dupagesheriff.org
Sheriff's Merit Commission Types of Records:Minutes   FOIA Request Form	Appointed Official: Tony Reyes FOIA Officer: Debbie Krygowski Phone: 630-407-6252    Fax: 630-407-5672 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIAMeritCommission@dupageco.org
State's Attorney   FOIA Request Form	Elected Official: Robert Berlin Contact Person: Janet Barbeau Phone: 630-407-8200    Fax: 630-407-8201 Mail to: 503 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIAStatesAttorney@dupageco.org
Stormwater Management Types of Records: Stormwater Regulatory Permits; Drainage Services Project records (unincorporated); FEQ Hydraulic Model records; Stormwater Projects   FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Sarah Hunn FOIA Officer: Julia England Phone: 630-407-6710 Fax: 630-407-6702 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIAStormwaterManagement@dupageco.org
Supervisor of Assessments Types of Records: Property tax exemptions   FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Helen Krengel FOIA Officer: Helen Krengel Phone: 630-407-5858    Fax: 630-407-5860 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIASupervisorofAssessments@dupageco.org
Treasurer Types of Records: County Taxes; Inheritance Tax; Unclaimed Monies   FOIA Request Form	Elected Official: Gwen Henry FOIA Officer: Paul Hinds Phone: 630-407-5916  Fax: 630-407-5591 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIATreasurer@dupageco.org
Veterans Assistance Commission   FOIA Request Form	Department Head: Steve Fixler FOIA Officer: Steve Fixler Phone: 630-407-5655    Fax: 630-407-5656 Mail to: 421 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 Email: FOIAVeteransAssistanceCommission@dupageco.org

Please when describing the records you are seeking. Remember, the Freedom of Information Act is designed to allow you to inspect or receive copies of records. It is not designed to require a public body to answer questions. To the extent that you wish to ask questions of a representative of DuPage County please refer to the department list above.