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FOIA Request to City of Albion regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by SE Illinois News to the City of Albion, Illinois, seeking access to specific financial records. The request, sent on November 10, 2025, pertains to vendor payment registers maintained by the city 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 city, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions or purposes of goods and services provided. This request emphasizes that it is solely for existing documents and does not require the creation of new records.
SE Illinois News is a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, they have requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). The organization has also sought a fee waiver for this request due to its role in disseminating information as a member of the media.
Additionally, SE Illinois News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit Missouri corporation aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
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We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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