FOIA Request to City of Paris regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by East Central Reporter to the City of Paris, Illinois, seeking access to the city’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, aims to obtain records that include the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. In addition, they have requested a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public.
East Central Reporter is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri. This coalition assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency and inform the public about government actions. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
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.
