FOIA Request to City of Freeport regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
The Prairie State Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Freeport. The request seeks access to records of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include details such as the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The request is aimed at gathering information for public dissemination and does not require the creation of new documents. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
In accordance with their role as a member of the news media, Prairie State Wire emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling their professional responsibilities. This includes holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
