Illinois Valley Times

FOIA Request to City of La Salle 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 La Salle seeking access to vendor payment registers. The request was sent on November 10, 2025, and is aimed at obtaining records for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Specifically, the request seeks information on 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 part of an effort by Illinois Valley Times to provide transparency in local governmental affairs. The media organization has requested that these records be provided in electronic format and emphasized that they are only seeking existing documents without requiring the creation of new ones.

As a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating state and federal governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws, Illinois Valley Times aims to hold public institutions accountable. The coalition assists media companies and advocacy groups in their efforts to inform the public about government actions.

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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.