A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Dekalb County, 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 specific records requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act include a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, till September 26, 2024. The fields we have asked for in this list are the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount paid.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await the response from Dekalb County and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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