FOIA Request to City of Virginia regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A request for information was submitted to the City of Virginia, Illinois, under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The request, sent by Prairie State Wire, 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, names of contracting parties involved, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. This request aims to gather information for public dissemination and is limited to records that currently exist without necessitating the creation of new documents.
Prairie State Wire emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. As a media organization member, they have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities.
Additionally, Prairie State Wire is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information 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.
