West Central Reporter

FOIA Request to Pike County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Pike County, Illinois, by a news reporter from the West Central Reporter. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the county for the period between January 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025. The records requested include details such as the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.

The request emphasizes that it pertains only to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. The reporter has requested that these records be provided in electronic format if available. Additionally, as a member of the media, they have requested a fee waiver citing their role in disseminating information to the public and holding public institutions accountable.

The West Central Reporter is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.

Pike County is home to approximately 2,350 students enrolled across its schools with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 11-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year. This statistic reflects the county's commitment to maintaining manageable class sizes and providing quality education through its 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.