East Central Reporter

FOIA Request to Edgar County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Edgar County, Illinois, by East Central Reporter on November 10, 2025. The request seeks access to the county's vendor payment registers for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The records requested include details such as the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.

The request emphasizes that it pertains only to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. The East Central Reporter has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. This request is part of the organization's efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in local governmental affairs.

East Central Reporter is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.

In addition to requesting these records, East Central Reporter has sought a fee waiver due to its role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is deemed essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities.

Edgar County's educational landscape includes an average student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year, with a total enrollment of 2,658 students across its schools supported by 205 full-time faculty members.

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.