A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County, Illinois on September 26, 2024. The request was made by us at DeKalb Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
We requested records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, specifically seeking a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024. The desired fields for this information include the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.
As a media organization involved in 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 have reached out to Dekalb County for any questions or clarifications they may have regarding our request. Our goal is to continue serving our readers with detailed and accurate information about local government operations.
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