FOIA Request to Village of St. Anne regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
On February 1, 2026, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of St. Anne by Prairie State Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to records concerning 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. This request is aimed at gathering information for public dissemination and does not require the creation of new documents. It emphasizes transparency and accountability in public institutions.
Prairie State Wire has expressed willingness to receive these records in electronic format if available. Additionally, as a member of the media involved in reporting news to the public, they have requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information and holding public institutions accountable.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating state and federal governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at 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.
