East Central Reporter

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

The East Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Tuscola. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025.

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 limited to existing documents; there is no demand for the creation of new records.

As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we are requesting these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). We believe that access to this information is crucial for fulfilling our role in gathering and reporting news that holds public institutions accountable. In line with this responsibility, we have also requested a fee waiver as media professionals.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. The coalition utilizes Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to enhance transparency in government actions. More information about their work 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.