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FOIA Request to City of Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville, Illinois, seeking access to vendor payment registers. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and was sent on November 10, 2025. The records requested cover the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025.
The East Central Reporter is requesting copies of existing records that detail the names of vendors paid by the city during this period. Additionally, they seek information on the dates and amounts of payments made as well as a description or purpose for the goods and services provided. It is emphasized that this request pertains only to documents that already exist and does not require the creation of new records.
As part of their journalistic duties, East Central Reporter aims to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency by accessing public records. They have requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request due to their role in disseminating information as a media organization.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri. This coalition assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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