FOIA Request to City of Brookport regarding expense reimbursements on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Brookport on February 1, 2026, by Southern Illinois News. The request seeks access to the city’s expense reimbursement records for the immediately preceding calendar month. The requested records include detailed information such as the name and title of individuals reimbursed, dates and amounts of reimbursements, descriptions of expenses reimbursed, and the associated department or office.
The purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It emphasizes that the request is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents. In case any part of the request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for denial should be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
Southern Illinois News, as a media organization dedicated to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, highlights its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news.
Additionally, it is noted that Southern Illinois News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
