Macon Reporter

FOIA Request to City of Macon regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Macon Reporter to the City of Macon, Illinois, seeking access to vendor payment registers. The request, sent on November 10, 2025, aims to obtain records for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The requested documents should 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.

The FOIA request emphasizes that it seeks only existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. The requestor has also asked for these records in an electronic format if possible. This aligns with their role in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs.

The Macon Reporter is a media organization dedicated to accurate reporting and transparency in public institutions. As part of their professional responsibilities, they seek access to public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). They have also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.

Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri. This coalition assists 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: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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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.