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Freedom of Information Act

Every public body is required to permit inspection or copying of any requested records that are subject to disclosure under the State’s Freedom of Information Act. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for public records maintained by the City of Champaign, Champaign Police, METCAD 9-1-1, or the Champaign Public Library can be made online using the City’s FOIA Portal.

Learn more and submit a FOIA request using the FOIA Portal on the Finance Department’s Freedom of Information Act webpage.

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Legal News

  • City Attorney Presents Talk on “The Asian American Experience in Local Government” September 25, 2025
  • Welcoming Plan: Cities of Practices August 12, 2025
  • City Attorney Thomas Yu Recognized in Illinois Supreme Court’s Professionalism Spotlight July 28, 2025
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