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FOIA Request to Illinois Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission 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 Supreme Court Historic Preservation Commission. Our request seeks 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 in order to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency for the public.
In our role as members of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating state and federal governmental agencies—we leverage Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to illuminate government actions. This initiative helps inform the American electorate by pulling back the curtain on governmental operations.
We have also requested a fee waiver in line with our responsibilities as media professionals disseminating information. We believe this waiver is justified given our role in gathering and reporting news for public benefit.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, please visit [https://stopsecrecy.org/about/](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).
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