FOIA Request to Village of Stonefort regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
The Prairie State Wire has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village of Stonefort seeking 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 request was sent on February 1, 2026.
The request specifically asks for details including 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 information is sought in an electronic format if available. The Prairie State Wire emphasizes that this request is limited to records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents.
In their communication, Prairie State Wire also requests a fee waiver as they are a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They highlight their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. If any portion of this request is denied or withheld, they ask for a specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
The requestor identifies themselves as part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
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.
