FOIA Request to Village Of Joppa regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A request for information was submitted to the Village Of Joppa under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The request, sent by Southern Illinois News, seeks access to records of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. The requester has specified a preference for receiving these records in electronic format.
The specific details requested include the title of each contract or amendment, names of contracting parties involved, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. This request is made with the intent of gathering information that holds public interest for dissemination to the public. It emphasizes that only existing records are sought and no creation of new documents is required.
In case any part of this request is denied or withheld, the requester has asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial and requests that all reasonably segregable portions of the records be released. As a member of the media engaged in reporting news to the public, Southern Illinois News asserts its eligibility for a fee waiver based on its role in promoting transparency and accountability within public institutions.
Southern Illinois News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.
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.
