Sangamon Sun

FOIA Request to Logan County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Logan County, Illinois, by Sangamon Sun, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the county for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Specifically, the requested records should include the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased during this timeframe.

The request emphasizes that it pertains only to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Additionally, there is a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if they are available in such a form.

Sangamon Sun highlights its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. Access to public records is deemed essential for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Given this context, Sangamon Sun has requested a fee waiver based on its status as a media professional.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.

The average student-to-teacher ratio in Logan County was reported as 12-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year. The county's schools enrolled 3,137 students with support from 260 full-time faculty members.

Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.