What is the
Illinois Freedom of Information Act
Each State has their own version of the FOIA (Freedom of Information Act), which allows you to request public records from government agencies. Calunah drafts your request letter so it’s professional and ready to submit—then you simply send it to the agency. Our platform ensures your request is formatted correctly, saving time, and avoiding errors, while keeping your personal information private. Whether it’s for business, research, or personal purposes, being able to request government records is your right.
“Calunah drafts your letter, but you submit it to the agency. This keeps you in control of your request and your records.”
How Calunah Works
Answer a few questions, let Calunah generate your letter, then download and send it confidently.
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Provide basic info and select your state to start your request quickly.
AI Drafts Your
Illinois
Letter
Calunah generates a professional, ready-to-submit request letter instantly.
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Receive your letter as a PDF and submit it directly to the agency.
Popular
Illinois
Records You Can Request
City council emails
Construction permits
Environmental permits
Government budget records
Local zoning maps
Police bodycam footage
Police incident reports
Public employee salaries
School district contracts
Traffic accident reports
University research contracts
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Illinois
Records Request
We generate your letter, you submit it. We don’t contact agencies for you. That keeps your information in your control.
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Illinois
State Records FAQs
What is the Illinois FOIA?
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