FOIA Request to Saline County regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Saline County, Illinois, by SE Illinois News on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to records of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. The requested information is sought in electronic format under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The specific details requested include 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 aims to gather information for public dissemination and is limited to records that currently exist without necessitating the creation of new documents.
SE Illinois News has expressed a willingness to receive these records electronically if available. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They emphasize that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
The average student-to-teacher ratio in Saline County was 12-to-1 in the 2022-23 school year, with 3,654 students enrolled and 301 full-time faculty members across the county’s schools.
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.
