FOIA Request to Village of Apple River regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Prairie State Wire to the Village of Apple River, Illinois, seeking access to specific public records. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, aims to obtain copies of 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 the contract or amendment title, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. Prairie State Wire emphasized that this request is made for gathering information of public interest for dissemination purposes and does not require the creation of new documents.
In the request, Prairie State Wire also sought a fee waiver due to its role in media reporting and commitment to transparency. The organization expressed willingness to receive the records in electronic format if available. Additionally, if any part of the request is denied or withheld, they requested a specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
The FOIA request was submitted as part of Prairie State Wire’s efforts in collaboration with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
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.
