FOIA Request to Village Of Thomson regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
The Prairie State Wire, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village Of Thomson. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, seeks access to records of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The specific records requested include details such as the contract or amendment title, 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 records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents.
The Prairie State Wire has requested these records in electronic format if available. They have also stated their willingness to receive all reasonably segregable portions of the records should any part of the request be denied or withheld. In such cases, they ask for the specific statutory basis for denial.
As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, Prairie State Wire underscores their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have requested a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA 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.
