A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Dekalb County, Illinois, regarding vendor payments for the year 2024 on September 26th.
The request, made by DeKalb Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, asked for a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1st till September 26th, 2024. The requested information includes the vendor's name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount paid.
As members of the media at DeKalb Times, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a response from Dekalb County officials regarding this request and will keep our readers updated with any developments.
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