A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County, Illinois on September 26, 2024. The request, issued by DeKalb Times, sought comprehensive information regarding county vendor payments for the majority of the year.
The specific details requested included a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. The desired fields within this list are the Vendor Name, Transaction Date, Transaction Description, and Amount.
As a media organization committed to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at DeKalb Times believe that access to public records is crucial in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In light of our role in disseminating information to the public and fostering transparency in local governance, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
We will continue our efforts to bring light to important matters concerning local government operations and expenditures. We await a response from Dekalb County and remain committed to keeping our readers informed about their government's activities.
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