FOIA Request to Village of Kingston regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by DeKalb Times to the Village of Kingston, Illinois, seeking access to specific financial records. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and it seeks electronic copies of the village’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The records requested include detailed information about transactions conducted by the village. Specifically, the request asks for the names of vendors paid by the city, along with the dates and amounts of those payments. Additionally, descriptions of goods or services purchased are sought to provide a comprehensive understanding of municipal expenditures.
This request is part of an effort to gather information that holds public interest and is intended for dissemination to the public. It emphasizes that only existing records are requested and no new documents need to be created. In case any part of this request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for such denial has been requested along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in government affairs, DeKalb Times seeks a fee waiver due to its role in gathering and reporting news. The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which supports media companies in investigating governmental actions through FOIA requests.
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.
