FOIA Request to Village of Thebes regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Thebes by Southern Illinois News on February 1, 2026. 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 specific details requested include 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 request is aimed at gathering information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It is emphasized that the request is limited to records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents.
The requester has also asked for a fee waiver citing their role as a member of the media. They are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting news media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
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.
