South Cook News

FOIA Request to Calumet City regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Calumet City by South Cook News, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on November 10, 2025, seeks access to existing vendor payment registers for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The requested records include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and the purpose or description of goods and services provided.

The request emphasizes that it pertains only to records that already exist and does not seek the creation of new documents. As part of their professional duties in gathering and reporting news to the public, South Cook News has requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), preferably in electronic format. The organization has also requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media outlet committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions.

South Cook News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. This coalition aims to enhance public understanding by providing insights into government actions.

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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.