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FOIA Request to Illinois Capital Development Board 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 have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Illinois Capital Development Board. 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 interested in records that verify the scope of work performed, deliverables completed, and any reports or evaluations related to these contracts.
Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We are also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Missouri Corporation that assists news media companies, publications, and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. By leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws, we aim to pull back the curtain 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 await a response from the Illinois Capital Development Board and hope this request will further our efforts in promoting transparency within governmental operations.
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