Summary
FOIA Case F077736-123025 involves a request submitted to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office seeking communications between the Attorney General’s Office and the Governor’s Office regarding whistleblower allegations, prosecutorial decisions, workers’ compensation fraud investigations, Merit Board matters, and related litigation involving Jenny Thornley and associated individuals.
Procedural History & Updates
- December 30, 2025 – FOIA request submitted to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.
- January 5, 2026 – Extension notice issued pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/3(e).
- January 7, 2026 – Initial response issued and responsive records produced.
- January 14, 2026 – Illinois Attorney General’s Office determined the request was unduly burdensome under 5 ILCS 140/3(g) and requested narrowing.
- January 19, 2026 – Narrowed request submitted identifying six Governor’s Office officials and three specific subject matters.
- January 20, 2026 – Request clarified and administratively continued under new tracking number 077857.
- February 18, 2026 – Illinois Attorney General’s Office portal updated to reflect “Exemption Denial” and “Completed” status. No written denial notice received as of this entry.