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FOIA Request to City of Harrisburg regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Harrisburg by SE Illinois News on November 10, 2025. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Specifically, the requested records should include the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and a description or purpose of goods and services provided.

The request emphasizes that it pertains only to existing records and does not seek the creation of new documents. SE Illinois News is seeking this information in an electronic format under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, citing its role in gathering and reporting news as essential for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.

SE Illinois News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. 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.