FOIA Request to Village of Sun River Terrace regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Prairie State Wire to the Village of Sun River Terrace. 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. This inquiry aims to gather information for public dissemination, ensuring transparency in local governmental affairs.
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 specifies that it is limited to existing documents and does not require the creation of new records.
Prairie State Wire has emphasized its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable. As a media organization committed to transparency, they have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities. Additionally, they have highlighted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which supports media companies in investigating governmental agencies.
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.
