Macon Reporter

FOIA Request to City of Maroa 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 Maroa, Illinois, seeking access to specific financial records. The request, sent on November 10, 2025, aims to obtain copies of existing vendor payment registers maintained by the city 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 city, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions or purposes of goods and services provided.

The Macon Reporter emphasized that this request is strictly for documents that already exist and does not seek the creation of new records. As a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs comprehensively and accurately, access to these public records is crucial for their reporting efforts. The requester also highlighted their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information as a member of the media.

The individual who submitted this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit Missouri corporation assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. They utilize Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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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.