FOIA Request to Hardin County regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Hardin County, Illinois, by Southern Illinois News. The request seeks access to records concerning new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. The request emphasizes the need for these records in electronic format, if available.
The requested records include details such as the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. This information is sought to gather data of public interest for dissemination purposes. The requester has specified that the inquiry is limited to existing documents and does not necessitate the creation of new ones.
Southern Illinois News highlights its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. As a member of the media, they have requested a fee waiver due to their professional responsibilities in disseminating information. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests and Sunshine Laws.
Hardin County’s educational system has an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1 for the 2022-23 school year, with 530 students enrolled and 39 full-time faculty members across its schools.
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.
