FOIA Request to Village of Alhambra regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
The Prairie State Wire has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village of Alhambra, Illinois. The request 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. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The specific details requested include the title of each contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The Prairie State Wire has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
This request is aimed at gathering information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Additionally, should any portion of this request be denied or withheld, the Prairie State Wire has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released.
As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, Prairie State Wire underscores its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals.
The requester 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 requests. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
