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FOIA Request to Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 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 Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. 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. 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.
In our request, we have also highlighted our eligibility for a fee waiver as media professionals involved in gathering and reporting news. We believe that access to this information will help inform the American electorate by shedding light on government actions.
Additionally, we are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting news media companies in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. For more information about this coalition, please visit [https://stopsecrecy.org/about/](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).
We look forward to receiving the requested information and continuing our mission to provide transparent news coverage.
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