Detailing out-of-control spending from former Geneva Superintendent of Streets and Fleet Stephen LeMaire on the city’s dime. Scrutinizing the county’s hiring history after regime changes. Or, as demonstrated in today’s paper, analyzing how effective Geneva’s red-light cameras have been at deterring accidents.

All of these stories have been reported by the Kane County Chronicle, and they are just a few examples that illustrate how seriously we take our role as watchdog journalists as we advocate for the communities we serve.

With Sunshine Week starting Sunday and running through March 16, it is worth noting that none of these stories – and various others we report throughout the year – would be possible without the Freedom of Information Act.