FOIA Request to Village of Elizabethtown regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
Southern Illinois News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village of Elizabethtown, Illinois. The request seeks access to records related to new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The specific details requested include the title of each contract or amendment, the names of contracting parties involved, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The request emphasizes that it is limited to records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents.
As members of the media, Southern Illinois News has highlighted its role in gathering and reporting news for public dissemination. The organization argues that access to these public records is essential for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. Consequently, they have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
The FOIA request was made by Southern Illinois News in collaboration with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
