FOIA Request to Village of Lincolnwood regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Lincolnwood 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 specific details requested include 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. The request emphasizes that it is limited to records that currently exist and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
The Prairie State Wire has expressed its willingness to receive these records in electronic format if available. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver as a media professional due to their role in gathering and reporting news for public dissemination. They have also stated their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization that aids media companies 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.
