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FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

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Carly Neubaum County Circuit Court Clerk | Official Website

Carly Neubaum County Circuit Court Clerk | Official Website

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County in Illinois on September 26, 2024. The request was made by DeKalb Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

In the request, we asked for a list of all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until September 26, 2024. The specific fields requested included the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and the amount paid.

As members of the media at DeKalb Times, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.

We will continue to keep you updated as more information becomes available.