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FOIA Request to Illinois Law Enforcement Training And Standards Board Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.
As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability in governmental affairs, we at Sangamon Sun have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training And Standards Board. Our request seeks comprehensive documentation and details concerning 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 such public records is crucial for us as media professionals dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe that our role in disseminating information qualifies us for a fee waiver under the provisions applicable to media professionals. Additionally, as members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Missouri Corporation—we are committed to assisting news media companies, publications, and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. Our efforts leverage Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to reveal government actions and help inform the American electorate.
For more information about our mission and activities, please visit [The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/). We look forward to receiving the requested information and continuing our work in promoting governmental transparency.
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