Steve Maroon Cumberland County Sheriff | Cumberland County
Steve Maroon Cumberland County Sheriff | Cumberland County
FOIA Request to Cumberland County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Cumberland 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 requested records should include the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The East Central Reporter is a media organization focused on delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request emphasizes that only existing records are sought and no new documents need to be created. It also specifies a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
Steve Maroon Cumberland County Sheriff
| Cumberland County
The individual submitting the request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
In addition to requesting the records, East Central Reporter has asked for a fee waiver due to its role as a media outlet responsible for gathering and disseminating news to the public. This waiver would facilitate their efforts in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
Cumberland County's school system had an average student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year. There were 1,458 students enrolled across various schools in the county with support from 110 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.
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