A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County in Illinois on September 26, 2024. The request, issued by DeKalb Times, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks detailed information about county vendor payments.
The specific records requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act include a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024. The list should contain the following fields: Vendor Name, Transaction Date, Transaction Description, and Amount.
As members of the media at DeKalb Times, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to 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 will continue to follow this story closely and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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