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FOIA Request to City of Fairfield 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 Fairfield, Illinois, seeking access to specific public records. The request, sent on November 10, 2025, aims to obtain copies of existing vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025.

The requested records should include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and a description or purpose of goods and services provided. The requester emphasized that this inquiry pertains strictly to documents that already exist and does not involve creating new records.

SE Illinois News is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of local governmental affairs. Access to these public records is deemed essential for their reporting efforts, which focus on holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. Given their role in disseminating information as a member of the media, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these documents.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri. This coalition assists news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

In Illinois, pet owners must have a license for certain pets like dogs and comply with state and local regulations. These licenses are defined in the Illinois Animal Welfare Act and must comply with both the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Rules. Licensing typically involves a fee and must be renewed periodically. It supports animal control and health programs while ensuring pets receive correct vaccinations against diseases like rabies.

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.