FOIA Request to Village of Pulaski regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Pulaski by Southern Illinois News on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to the village’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and aims to obtain records in an electronic format if available.
The specific records requested include the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. The purpose of this request is to gather information that holds public interest for dissemination to the public. It is emphasized that the request pertains only to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
Southern Illinois News has requested a fee waiver as a media professional engaged in gathering and reporting news. They argue that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
