FOIA Request to Village of Princeville regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Princeville by Prairie State Wire, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, 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 requested records include specific details such as 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 aim is to gather information for public dissemination and ensure transparency in governmental operations.
Prairie State Wire emphasized that this request is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents. In case any part of the request is denied or withheld, they have asked for a specific statutory basis for denial and requested that all reasonably segregable portions be released. They have also expressed willingness to receive the records in electronic format if available.
As a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization assisting media companies in investigating government agencies—Prairie State Wire has highlighted their role in holding public institutions accountable. They have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, visit 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.
