Sangamon Sun

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FOIA Request to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation 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 Financial and Professional Regulation. 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 such 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. Additionally, we are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. This collaboration underscores our dedication to pulling back the curtain on government actions and helping inform the American electorate.

We look forward to receiving the requested information promptly and will continue to update our readers as new details emerge.