FOIA Request to City of Zeigler 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 Zeigler, Illinois, seeking access to specific records related to new contracts and amendments. The request was sent on February 1, 2026, under the provisions of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The request seeks copies of the city’s 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 contract or amendment titles, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered.
Prairie State Wire emphasizes that this request is made in the interest of gathering information for public dissemination. It is specifically limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents. The media organization has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
In addition to requesting access to these records, Prairie State Wire has sought a fee waiver due to its role as a member of the media. The organization highlights its commitment to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency through reporting news to the public.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
