Freedom of
Information Act
The Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) is a state law that provides all persons with access to public records. It is the general policy of the Cook County Department of Public Health that all persons are entitled to full and complete copies of, or the right to inspect, the public records in the health department’s possession or under its control, within the parameters of the law. Further information on the Freedom of Information Act can be found at Illinois Compiled Statutes at 5 ILCS 140/1 .
All requests for public records must be in writing and must include the e-mail address, mailing address or other contact information of the requester, and a description of the public records requested. Requests for inspection or copies of public records may be mailed to CCDPH or submitted online using the form below.
Submit a Request by Mail:
Cook County Department of Public Health
Attn: FOIA Request
7556 Jackson Boulevard
Forest Park, IL 60130
Submit a Request Online:
Contact Us
General FOIA inquiries: 708-836-8600
CCH FOIA Officer
Cullen “Doug” Ferguson
Phone: 312-864-0825
To submit a CCH FOIA request, please visit the Cook County Health FOIA page.
Updated September 16, 2026, 2:02 PM