A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Dekalb County in Illinois regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024. The request was sent by 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 fields requested for each transaction are the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount paid.
As members of the media at DeKalb Times, we believe that 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 have requested a fee waiver as media professionals under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
We await a response from Dekalb County and will continue to pursue transparency in local government affairs for our readership.
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