FOIA Request to City of Sumner regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
The East Central Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Sumner in Illinois. The request seeks access to the city’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. The information requested includes the names of vendors paid by the city, the dates and amounts of these payments, and descriptions of the goods or services purchased.
This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, which allows for public access to government records. The East Central Reporter emphasizes that this request is intended to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It specifically asks for existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
The requester also highlights their role as a member of the news media and part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency in government actions. They express willingness to receive the records in electronic format and seek a fee waiver due to their status as media professionals.
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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.
