FOIA Request to City of Jacksonville regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
The Prairie State Wire, a media organization dedicated to reporting on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Jacksonville, Illinois. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, seeks access to the city’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. This includes details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), which allows public access to government records. The Prairie State Wire has asked for these records in electronic format if available and has emphasized that this request does not require the creation of new documents but only seeks existing records.
In their communication, Prairie State Wire highlights its role in gathering information of public interest for dissemination. They also mention their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization focused on investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
The Prairie State Wire requests a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional involved in disseminating news to the public. They assert that access to these records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
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