FOIA Request to Village of Hoffman regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A request for information was submitted to the Village of Hoffman under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act by Prairie State Wire. The request seeks access to records related to new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. The requested details include contract or amendment titles, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered.
The request emphasizes that it is intended for gathering information of public interest for dissemination purposes. It specifies that only existing records are sought and does not require the creation of new documents. If any part of the request is denied, a specific statutory basis for such denial is requested along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
Prairie State Wire has also requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media organization committed to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information 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.
