A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County, Illinois, regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024. The request was made by DeKalb Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In the FOIA request, we sought access to a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, till September 26, 2024. The specific fields requested include the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.
As members of the media at DeKalb Times, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities 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.
The requested information will aid in our mission of delivering accurate news about local government activities and expenditures. We await a response from Dekalb County officials regarding this FOIA request.
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