A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Dekalb County on September 26, 2024. The request, sent by DeKalb Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought detailed information about county vendor payments.
The specifics of the request included a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024. The requested details encompassed the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount paid.
As representatives of DeKalb Times, we believe access to public records is vital for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we requested a fee waiver as media professionals under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
We are committed to keeping our readers informed about how their tax dollars are being spent and ensuring that local government operations remain transparent. We await Dekalb County's response to this request and will continue reporting on this matter as more information becomes available.
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