FOIA Request to Village of Johnsonville regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, Prairie State Wire submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village of Johnsonville. The request seeks access to the village’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. The requested records include details such as 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 of public interest for dissemination. Prairie State Wire emphasizes that this request pertains only to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents. Should any part of this request be denied or withheld, they have asked for specific statutory reasons for such denial and the release of all reasonably segregable portions.
As members of the media, Prairie State Wire asserts their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals. The organization is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
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.
