FOIA Request to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024.
In our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at DeKalb Times have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Dekalb County. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The information sought pertains to all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. Specifically, we have asked for the following details: Vendor Name, Transaction Date, Transaction Description, and Amount.
As a media organization, access to public records is essential for us in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We believe that as media professionals engaged in disseminating information to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver.
We look forward to receiving this data in an electronic format and will keep our readers updated on any developments. As always, we remain committed to providing comprehensive coverage of local government affairs and maintaining transparency in our community.
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