FOIA Request to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024.
As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability in local government, we at DeKalb Times have submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) for records pertaining to county vendor payments.
The requested records specifically pertain to all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024. We have asked for these records to include key details such as the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.
As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. This includes holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe that our role in disseminating information makes us eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional. We eagerly await the response from Dekalb County and remain committed to keeping our readers informed about how their tax dollars are being spent.
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