Earl L. Deckard Crawford County Coroner | Crawford County
Earl L. Deckard Crawford County Coroner | Crawford County
FOIA Request to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at DeKalb Times have requested records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The request was sent in electronic format and specifically asked for a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024 till September 26, 2024.
The information sought includes the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount paid. This data is crucial for our ongoing reporting and analysis of county expenditure patterns.
As members of the media, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which 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.
We look forward to working with Dekalb County officials in obtaining this information promptly so that we can continue our mission of providing comprehensive news coverage to our readers.
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