FOIA Request to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments in 2024 on September 26, 2024. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at DeKalb Times have submitted a request for records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The specific information requested includes a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024. The requested data fields include the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.
As members of the media dedicated to 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 will continue to update you on this matter as more information becomes available.
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