FOIA Request to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments from January to September 2024.
In a continued effort to promote transparency and accountability in local government affairs, we at DeKalb Times have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Dekalb County. The request, sent on September 26, 2024, seeks comprehensive details about all payments made to vendors within the specified period.
The requested information includes the name of each vendor paid by the county, the date of each transaction, a description of what each payment was for, and the amount paid. This data is crucial for us at DeKalb Times as we strive to provide our readers with accurate and comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs.
As media professionals committed to gathering and reporting news to the public, access to such public records is essential for us. It allows us not only to fulfill our professional responsibilities but also plays a vital role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe that our role in disseminating information makes us eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. We eagerly await Dekalb County's response and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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