Jane Flanagan Director at Illinois Department of Labor | Official website
Jane Flanagan Director at Illinois Department of Labor | Official website
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FOIA Request to Illinois Department of Labor 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 Labor. This 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 essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In our role as media professionals involved in gathering and reporting news, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver. Our efforts are supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We remain committed to pulling back the curtain on government actions and helping inform the American electorate.
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