DeKalb Times

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

The DeKalb Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Sycamore, Illinois, seeking access to vendor payment registers. The request was made on November 10, 2025, and specifically asks for records covering the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The requested documents should include the names of vendors paid by the city, the dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions or purposes of goods and services provided.

This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), which allows for public access to government records. The DeKalb Times emphasizes that they are requesting existing records only and do not seek the creation of new documents. The media organization has also requested that these records be provided in electronic format.

As a member of the media, DeKalb Times highlights its role in gathering and reporting news to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. They have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities in disseminating information to the public.

Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.

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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.