FOIA Request to Village of Cleveland 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 Cleveland, Illinois, seeking access to specific records related to new contracts and amendments. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, aims to obtain information about contracts executed, approved, or effective during the preceding calendar month.
The request specifies that the desired records should include details such as the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of goods or services covered. Prairie State Wire has requested these documents in electronic format if available.
The purpose of this FOIA request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination. It emphasizes that only existing records are sought and does not require the creation of new documents. In case any part of the request is denied or withheld, Prairie State Wire has asked for a specific statutory basis for denial and requests all reasonably segregable portions be released.
As a media organization dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public, Prairie State Wire has requested a fee waiver for this FOIA submission. The organization is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
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.
