A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Dekalb County, Illinois, 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.
In the request, we asked for a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024. The information sought includes specific fields such as the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount paid.
As a news organization, we are dedicated to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe that as a media organization involved in disseminating information to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. We will continue to update our readers as more information becomes available.
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