2 Ill. Adm. Code 5025.160
Denial of Requests
Section 5025
Section 5025.160Â Denial of
Requests
A denial of a request for access
to public records shall be made by the Freedom of Information Officer by letter
mailed to the person submitting the request. The letter shall state the
reasons for the denial and the names and titles of each person responsible for
the denial and shall give notice of the right to appeal the denial. Failure of
the Freedom of Information Officer to respond to a request for access to public
records within 7 working days after its receipt shall be considered a denial of
the request.