FOIA Request to Village Of Lombard regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village Of Lombard by Prairie State Wire, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, 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 specific records 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 existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Additionally, if any part of the request is denied or withheld, Prairie State Wire has asked for the statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released.
Prairie State Wire also highlighted its role in gathering and reporting news as a member of the media. They have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which supports media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA 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.
