IL SB3291

Units of local government and school districts in counties with populations of 100,000 or more must maintain a website posting contact information for elected and appointed officials, the Freedom of Information Officer, chief administrator, and department heads within 90 days of enactment.

Regular meeting agendas, board packets, and prepared materials must be posted at least 48 hours before meetings; special or emergency meeting materials must be posted at least 24 hours before; minutes must be posted within 48 hours of approval.

Websites must also post Freedom of Information Act request procedures, all operating ordinances and future changes, and any notices or documents required by law to be published in newspapers for the current calendar year.

All posted local records must remain on the entity's website in perpetuity; residents of the jurisdiction may file mandamus or injunction actions in circuit court to compel compliance, and courts may award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

Home rule units cannot adopt posting requirements less restrictive than this Section; the State will not reimburse local governments for implementation costs; the Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.