The Village of Westville complies with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which provides the public with access to government records and information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and policies of public officials and employees.
Requests for records may be submitted to the Village’s designated FOIA Officers listed below.
The Village of Westville has designated the following FOIA Officers:
Village Hall – Village Business (including Gas & Water Department)
Village Clerk – Kendra Hepburn
Westville Police Department
Police Chief – Justin Varvel
FOIA requests may be submitted through Village Hall. Requests relating to police department records will be forwarded to the Police Department FOIA Officer for response.
Requests for records may be submitted in the following ways:
• By email to the Village Clerk
• By mail to Village Hall
• In person during regular office hours
• By submitting the Village FOIA Request Form
Requests should include:
The requester’s name
Contact information (address, email, or phone number)
A clear description of the records being requested
Providing detailed information about the requested records will help the Village locate the information more efficiently.
The Village will respond to FOIA requests within five (5) business days as required by the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
An additional five (5) business day extension may be requested when permitted under the Act.
There is no charge for the first 50 pages of black-and-white copies.
Additional copies may be charged at a rate consistent with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
Fees for color copies, oversized documents, or electronic media may apply when applicable.
A FOIA request form is available for your convenience.
Download FOIA Request Form (PDF)
Requests are not required to be submitted on the Village’s form, but using the form may help ensure all necessary information is included.
The Village of Westville complies with the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
Meeting agendas are posted at least 48 hours prior to scheduled meetings, and approved meeting minutes are posted on the Village website following approval by the Village Board.
Agendas and meeting minutes may be viewed on the Agendas & Minutes page of this website.
For more information about the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, please visit the Illinois Attorney General’s website.
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