A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County in Illinois regarding vendor payments 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 access to public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
The requested information includes a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024. Specifically, we are asking for details such as the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount paid.
As members of the media at DeKalb Times, we believe in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a response from Dekalb County and will continue to keep our readers informed about local government transactions and operations.
