A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County on September 26, 2024. The request, issued by the DeKalb Times, sought comprehensive details about vendor payments made by the county within the first nine months of the year.
The DeKalb Times specifically requested a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024. The information sought included the name of each vendor paid during this period, the date of each transaction, a description of each transaction, and the amount paid in each transaction.
As members of a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at DeKalb Times believe that 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 to the public, we also believe that we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. We eagerly await Dekalb County's response and will continue our efforts to provide transparent and accountable reporting on local government affairs.
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