A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County, Illinois, regarding vendor payments on September 26, 2024. The request was made by DeKalb Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific records requested include a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024. The desired information for each transaction includes the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.
As representatives of DeKalb Times, we believe access to public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information as a media organization, we have requested a fee waiver for this FOIA request.
We remain open for any questions or clarifications needed regarding this request. Our primary goal is to ensure that we continue to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage for the benefit of our readers and the general public.
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