A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County in Illinois regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024. The request was made by us at DeKalb Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The records requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, are for a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. The specific fields requested for each transaction include the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount paid.
As a media organization, we believe access to public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We have requested these records in electronic format and have also asked for a fee waiver given our role in disseminating information as a media professional.
We will keep you updated on any developments or responses received from Dekalb County regarding this FOIA request.
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