Christina Judd Mennie State's Attorney | Putnam County
Christina Judd Mennie State's Attorney | Putnam County
FOIA Request to Putnam County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.
On November 10, 2025, the Illinois Valley Times submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Putnam County, Illinois. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the county for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The requested records should include details such as the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request emphasizes that it applies only to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. It also specifies a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, Illinois Valley Times underscores its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
In addition to seeking these records, Illinois Valley Times has requested a fee waiver based on its status as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. This waiver would facilitate their efforts in fulfilling professional responsibilities related to public accountability.
Putnam County's school system had an average student-to-teacher ratio of 12-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year, with an enrollment of 790 students and employment of 65 full-time faculty members across its schools.
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.
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