FOIA Request to City of Carlyle regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Prairie State Wire to the City of Carlyle on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to records concerning new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The specific details requested include the title of each contract or amendment, the names of contracting parties involved, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
Prairie State Wire has expressed its intention to use this information for public interest reporting. The organization emphasizes that it does not seek the creation of new documents but rather access to existing records. In case any part of the request is denied or withheld, they have asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and for all reasonably segregable portions of the records to be released.
As members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit corporation aiding media companies in investigating governmental agencies—Prairie State Wire believes they are eligible for a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating news and ensuring transparency in public institutions.
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Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
