Melanie Malooley Thompson, Mayor at City of Spring Valley | https://springvalleyil.gov/
Melanie Malooley Thompson, Mayor at City of Spring Valley | https://springvalleyil.gov/
FOIA Request to City of Spring Valley regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.
The Illinois Valley Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Spring Valley. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Specifically, the records requested include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions or purposes of goods and services provided.
This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, which allows for public access to government records. The Illinois Valley Times has emphasized that this request pertains only to existing documents and does not require the creation of new records. As a media organization dedicated to transparency and accountability in local governmental affairs, the Illinois Valley Times is seeking these records to inform its reporting efforts.
In addition to being a media outlet, the Illinois Valley Times is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization supports news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
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.
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