Where the work is coming from

Most 2010 cases handled by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s Public Access Office came from government bodies looking to keep details away from the public.

3,278: Governments seeking permission to deny access to information

1,295: Appeals of Freedom of Information Act denials from citizens

156: Appeals of FOIA denials from media

293: Appeals of FOIA denials from other groups

206: Reviews of alleged Open Meetings Act violations

5,228: Total Public Access Office requests for review

Source: Illinois Attorney General