East Central Reporter

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Clark County, Illinois, by East Central Reporter on November 10, 2025. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the county for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Specifically, the records requested include 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 applies only to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. It also requests that these records be provided in electronic format if available. As a media organization dedicated to reporting on local governmental affairs, East Central Reporter has highlighted its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has also requested a fee waiver based on its status as a media professional.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

Clark County is located in Illinois and is known for its commitment to transparency in government operations. In the 2022-23 school year, Clark County had an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1 with 2,444 students enrolled and 173 full-time faculty members across its schools.

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.