FOIA Request to Village Of Joppa regarding expense reimbursement records on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village Of Joppa by Southern Illinois News, seeking access to the village’s expense reimbursement records for the immediately preceding calendar month. The request, made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, aims to obtain information that is of public interest and importance.
The specific details requested include the name and title of individuals who received reimbursements, the dates and amounts of these reimbursements, descriptions of the expenses reimbursed, and the associated department or office. The requester has asked for these records in electronic format if available. Additionally, if any part of this request is denied or withheld, a statutory basis for such denial should be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
Southern Illinois News emphasizes its role as a media organization dedicated to gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. As such, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these public records due to their status as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this organization 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.
