Illinois Valley Times

FOIA Request to City of Princeton 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 Princeton. The request, sent on November 10, 2025, seeks access to existing vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. 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 part of an effort by Illinois Valley Times to ensure transparency in local governmental affairs. The organization aims to provide comprehensive news coverage that holds public institutions accountable. The request emphasizes that it is strictly for records that already exist and does not require the creation of new documents.

As members of the media, Illinois Valley Times has requested a fee waiver for this FOIA submission. This aligns with their role in gathering and disseminating information to the public while promoting transparency in government operations.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri. This coalition supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.

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.