The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a state statute (5 ILCS 140/1-140/11) that provides for a straight-forward, easy-to-use method for the public to gain access to government records. Any person who wishes to inspect and/or obtain copies of public records from the Village of Palatine shall follow the rules below, in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.

How to Request Information & Public Records

For your convenience, Freedom of Information Request Forms are available to you for requesting records from Village Hall and the Police/Fire Departments. It would be helpful (but not required) for you to complete a FOIA Request form specific to those departments stating the specific type of records requested, including address and dates/time frame, if applicable. 

Completed Freedom of Information requests for the Village of Palatine records should be submitted to the appropriate departments:

Village Hall FOIA Form (PDF)

Police Department FOIA Form (PDF)

Fire Department FOIA Form (PDF)

FOIA Request Online Form

Contact Information:  

Village Clerk’s Office
Doris Sadik, FOIA Officer
200 E Wood Street
Palatine, IL 60067

Email FOIA Office

Phone: 847-359-9051
Fax: 847-359-9094

Palatine Police Department
Tammy Maher, Police FOIA Officer
595 N. Hicks Road
Palatine, IL 60067
Email Tammy Maher
Phone: 847-359-9034
Fax: 847-359-9096

Palatine Fire Department
Sarah McKillop, F.D. FOIA Officer
39 E Colfax Street
Palatine, IL 60067

Email Sarah McKillop
Phone: 847-202-6340
Fax: 847-202-6320