The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a state law that provides citizens with access to public records. Each City department is a separate agency responsible for maintaining its own records, so requests should be submitted to the department that maintains the records you want. File a CDPH FOIA Request.
The Chicago Department of Public Health’s Institutional Review Board (CDPH IRB) monitors research involving CDPH patients, clients, and staff. Learn more about the IRB through these Frequently Asked Questions.
