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FOIA Request to Illinois Office of the Architect of the Capitol Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Sangamon Sun have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Illinois Office of the Architect of the Capitol. Our request seeks documentation and details regarding the fulfillment of contractual obligations for all contracts executed or modified between this state agency and their vendors during January of the 2023 fiscal year.
Specifically, we are requesting records that verify the scope of work performed, deliverables completed, and any reports or evaluations related to these contracts. This information is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency in government actions.
We believe that access to these public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities as members of the media. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
Additionally, we are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. Through leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws, we aim to shed light on government actions and help inform the American electorate. For more information about our coalition's mission, please visit [https://stopsecrecy.org/about/](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).
We look forward to receiving a response from the Illinois Office of the Architect of the Capitol and will continue to keep our readers informed about developments in this matter.
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