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FOIA Request to Wabash County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Wabash County by SE Illinois News on November 10, 2025. The request seeks access to the county's vendor payment registers for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The records requested include details such as the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.

The request emphasizes that it pertains only to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. SE Illinois News has requested that these records be provided in electronic format if available. As a media organization dedicated to reporting on local governmental affairs, SE Illinois News highlights its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.

Wabash County, located in Illinois, had an average student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year with 1,552 students enrolled and 106 full-time faculty members across its 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.