FOIA Request to Village of Kaskaskia regarding expense reimbursements on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Kaskaskia by Prairie State Wire, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to the village’s expense reimbursement records for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The specific details requested include the name and title of individuals reimbursed, dates and amounts of reimbursements, descriptions of the expenses reimbursed, and the associated department or office. The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
Prairie State Wire has expressed its willingness to receive these records in electronic format if available. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver, citing their role as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They stress that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: 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.
