West Central Reporter

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

The West Central Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Nauvoo. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Specifically, the requested records should 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. The requester has emphasized that they are seeking existing records only and are not asking for new documents to be created. The preference is for these records to be provided in an electronic format.

As a member of the media involved in news gathering and reporting, West Central Reporter aims to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information to the public.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on 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.