FOIA Request to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments in 2024 on September 26th.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at DeKalb Times have submitted a request for records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The request was made for all payments made to vendors from January 1st, 2024 till September 26th, 2024.
The specific fields requested include the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount of each payment. As members of the media, our role involves gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals. We eagerly await Dekalb County's response to this request and remain committed to delivering accurate and timely news coverage on matters of local government affairs.
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