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Freedom of information

The Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq., is an Illinois statute that provides the public with the right to access government documents and records. The premise behind FOIA is that the public has a right to know what the government is doing. The law provides that a person can ask a public body for a copy of its records on a specific subject and the public body must provide those records, unless there is an exemption in the statute that protects those records from disclosure (for example: records containing information concerning trade secrets or personal privacy).

Submit a FOIA request online

The easiest, fastest way to submit a FOIA request is to use our online portal:

Other ways to submit a FOIA request

Contact us

To reach the CTA Freedom of Information Officer, call (312) 681-2809 or send an email to [email protected].

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