FOIA Request to Village of Hoffman regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Hoffman by Prairie State Wire, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to the village’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. The information requested includes the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The purpose of this request is to gather information that holds public interest and to disseminate it to the public. The request specifies that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. If any part of this request is denied, Prairie State Wire has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions be released.
Prairie State Wire emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news as essential for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA 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.
