FOIA Request to Village of Peotone regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Peotone by Prairie State Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, 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 request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. It also requests that any denied portions be accompanied by a specific statutory basis for denial while releasing all reasonably segregable portions. Prairie State Wire has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
As a member of the media, Prairie State Wire highlights its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. The organization also mentions its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists 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.
