Ill. Admin. Code tit. 2, § 200.50 – Appeal of a denial

a) A requestor whose request for public records has been denied by the Freedom of Information Officer may appeal the denial to the Chairman. The notice of appeal shall be in writing and shall be addressed to:
Chairman
Legislative Reference Bureau
112 State Capitol
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Attn: FOIA Appeal
b) The Notice of Appeal shall include a copy of the original request, a copy of the denial received by the requestor, and a written statement setting forth the reasons why the requestor believes the appeal should be granted.