The federal Freedom of Information Act applies to documents held by agencies in the executive branch of the federal government. The executive branch includes cabinet departments, military departments, government corporations, government controlled corporations, independent regulatory agencies, and other establishments in the executive branch. FOIA does not apply to elected officials of the federal government, including the President, Vice President, Senators, and Congressmen. The FOIA does not apply to the federal judiciary. All states and some localities have passed laws like the FOIA that allow people to request access to records.
Every public body is required to permit inspection of records.
On written request, copies must be produced. Summary Illinois Open Meetings Act Reporters can get meeting agendas 48 hours ahead of time. They have 60 days to sue for minutes of closed meetings or access to future deliberations.