A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County, Illinois, regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024. The request was made by us at DeKalb Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific information requested includes a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. The desired details for each transaction include the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount paid.
As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we believe that access to these records is crucial for our journalistic duties. We have requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), preferably in an electronic format.
We have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional due to our role in gathering and disseminating information to the public. We await a response from Dekalb County and will continue to strive for transparency in local government affairs.
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