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/, Section 2 (c), a public record is any 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.

Some records are, however, not subject to release via the FOIA process; these types of records are described under 5 ILCS, Section 7 (1) (a) – (y).  Some records may also be subject to confidentiality provisions imposed by other state or federal statutes or court orders. The FOIA process for disclosure of information does not supersede these other applicable statutory and judicial mandates.

Submitting a FOIA Request:

Requests should be submitted in writing to: iccb.iccbfoia@illinois.gov.

Or mailed to:
Illinois Community College Board
Freedom of Information Act Officer
401 E. Capitol Ave.
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1711

When submitting a FOIA request, please be a specific as possible and clearly describe the documents being sought, or documents you wish to inspect. The requestor will be informed of the status of the request within 5 business days.