A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Dekalb County on September 26, 2024. The request, sent by DeKalb Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought detailed information about the county's vendor payments for the year.
The specifics of the request included a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. The desired details for each transaction were the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.
At DeKalb Times, we believe that access to public records is crucial for our role in disseminating information to the public. This access allows us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
As a media organization engaged in gathering and reporting news to the public, we requested a fee waiver for this information under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
We will continue our pursuit of transparency and accountability from public institutions as part of our commitment to providing comprehensive news coverage.
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