FOIA Request to Village of Cutler regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Cutler by Prairie State Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to records pertaining to new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested information includes 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 the goods or services covered. This request is made in accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. Prairie State Wire has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format.
The purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination. It is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Should any part of this request be denied or withheld, Prairie State Wire has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions be released.
As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, Prairie State Wire emphasizes 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 requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this organization can be found at 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.
