Macon Reporter

FOIA Request to Dewitt County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Dewitt County, Illinois, by the Macon Reporter on November 10, 2025. The request seeks access to existing vendor payment registers maintained by the county for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Specifically, the records requested include the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.

The request emphasizes that it applies only to records that already exist and does not require the creation of new documents. The Macon Reporter has asked for these records in electronic format if they are available. This request is part of the media organization's efforts to provide comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs and ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions.

The individual who submitted this FOIA request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

Among the seven schools in De Witt County, Clinton Elementary School recorded the highest enrollment of white students in the 2022-23 school year, with a total of 413 students.

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.