FOIA Request to Village of Shabbona regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Shabbona by Prairie State Wire, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage on 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 requested records include 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 request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents. Furthermore, if any part of this request is denied or withheld, Prairie State Wire asks for the specific statutory basis for denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released.
Prairie State Wire also highlights its role in gathering information for public dissemination and underscores its eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting 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.
