FOIA Request to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024. The request was sent by DeKalb Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In the interest of transparency and public accountability, we at DeKalb Times have submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. We are seeking access to records detailing all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024.
The specific information we have requested includes the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount for each payment made within this period. We believe that this information is essential in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
As members of the media dedicated to gathering and reporting news to the public, we underscored our role in disseminating information in our request. We also noted our eligibility for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We will continue to pursue this matter diligently and keep our readers informed about any developments or responses received from Dekalb County regarding this request.
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