A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Dekalb County, Illinois, regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024.
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at DeKalb Times have requested specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The requested records include a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024 till September 26, 2024. The information sought includes the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount.
As media professionals dedicated to 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 look forward to cooperating with Dekalb County in this matter and will keep our readers updated as more information becomes available.
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