East Central Reporter

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

The East Central Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Flora in Illinois. The request seeks access to existing vendor payment registers for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Specifically, the records requested include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions or purposes of goods and services provided.

This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), which allows public access to government records to ensure transparency and accountability. The East Central Reporter has emphasized that this request pertains only to documents that already exist and does not require the creation of new records.

As part of their professional responsibilities in news gathering and reporting, the East Central Reporter has requested these records in an electronic format. They have also sought a fee waiver based on their role as a media entity dedicated to informing the public about governmental actions.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. This coalition aims to enhance transparency by revealing government activities to inform citizens effectively. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

In Illinois, pet owners must have a license for certain pets, like dogs, and comply with state and local regulations. These licenses are defined in the Illinois Animal Welfare Act and must comply with the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Rules. The pet license typically involves a fee and must be renewed periodically. Licensing supports animal control and health programs and helps ensure that pets have the correct vaccinations, especially against deadly and highly contagious diseases like rabies.

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.