East Central Reporter

FOIA Request to City of Casey 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 Casey, Illinois, seeking access to vendor payment registers. The request, dated November 10, 2025, is aimed at obtaining records that detail financial transactions conducted by the city over a specified period.

The East Central Reporter has requested copies of existing vendor payment registers for the timeframe from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. These records are expected to include critical information such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and a description or purpose of goods and services provided. The request emphasizes that it seeks only documents that already exist and does not require the creation of new records.

This request falls under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), which facilitates public access to government documents. The East Central Reporter has also requested a fee waiver based on its role in gathering and disseminating news to the public—a function that involves holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.

The individual who submitted this FOIA request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about their mission can be found on their website here.

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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.