FOIA Request to City of Vienna regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Vienna, Illinois, by Prairie State Wire, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to the city’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. The requested records include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. It also highlights the importance of public records in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. As part of this process, Prairie State Wire has requested a fee waiver due to its role in disseminating information as a member of the media.
Prairie State Wire is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
