FOIA Request to Wayne County regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Wayne County, Illinois, by SE Illinois News on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to the county’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. This includes details such as the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request emphasizes that it is limited to records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents. It also highlights the importance of public records in holding governmental institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. SE Illinois News has requested that these records be provided in electronic format if available.
In accordance with their role as a media organization committed to disseminating information of public interest, SE Illinois News has also requested a fee waiver. The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.
Wayne County, located in Illinois, had an average student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year. The county’s schools enrolled 2,363 students with 187 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.
