West Central Reporter

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by West Central Reporter to the City of Jacksonville, Illinois, seeking access to specific public records. The request was sent on November 10, 2025, and aims to obtain copies of existing vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025.

The requested records should include details 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. It is emphasized that this request pertains only to documents that already exist; there is no demand for the creation of new records.

The requester has highlighted their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They assert that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling their responsibilities in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Furthermore, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a member of the media.

The individual making this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at their website.

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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.