East Central Reporter

FOIA Request to City of Charleston regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by East Central Reporter to the City of Charleston, Illinois, seeking access to specific financial records. The request, sent on November 10, 2025, aims to obtain copies of existing vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025.

The requested records include detailed information about the names of vendors paid by the city during this timeframe, along with the dates and amounts of these payments. Additionally, the purpose or description of goods and services provided by these vendors is sought. The request emphasizes that it pertains only to records that already exist and does not call for the creation of new documents.

East Central Reporter is a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. In line with their commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, they have requested a fee waiver under their status as a media professional. This aligns with their role in gathering and disseminating information vital for public awareness.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.

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.