FOIA Request to Logan County regarding procurement bids and RFP submissions on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Logan County, Illinois, by Prairie State Wire on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to records related to procurement bids and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs) received by the county during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The specific records requested include details such as the solicitation or project title, names of bidders or proposers, submission dates, bid amounts or proposed costs, and descriptions of the goods or services proposed. The requester emphasized that this information is sought for public interest purposes and aims to provide transparency regarding local governmental affairs.
Prairie State Wire is a media organization dedicated to comprehensive news coverage on local government matters. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. As part of their professional responsibilities in reporting news and holding public institutions accountable, Prairie State Wire has also requested a fee waiver.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. This coalition aims to enhance transparency and inform the American electorate about government actions.
Logan County has an average student-to-teacher ratio of 12-to-1 for the 2022-23 school year, with 3,137 students enrolled across its schools supported by 260 full-time faculty members.
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.
