FOIA Request to City of Shawneetown regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by SE Illinois News to the City of Shawneetown. The request seeks access to records concerning new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. The request aims to obtain this information in an electronic format under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The requested records include details such as the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. This request is made with the intent to gather information for public interest dissemination. It emphasizes that it seeks only existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
SE Illinois News has requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request due to its role as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news. Access to public records is deemed essential for fulfilling professional responsibilities such as holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
