FOIA Request to Wabash County regarding newly executed contracts or amendments on December 10, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Wabash County, Illinois, by SE Illinois News on December 10, 2025. The request seeks access to copies of all newly executed contracts or amendments entered into by the county between January 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025. The areas of interest specified in the request include public works, information technology or digital services, and consulting or professional services.
The request emphasizes that it applies only to existing records and asks for signed contracts or amendments executed during the specified time period. The preference is for these documents to be provided in electronic format where possible.
SE Illinois News is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. Access to public records is deemed essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As such, they have requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
In Wabash County, the average student-to-teacher ratio was recorded at 15-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year. The county’s schools enrolled a total of 1,552 students with the support of 106 full-time faculty members.
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.
