Sangamon Sun

FOIA Request to City of Springfield regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Springfield by Sangamon Sun, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to existing vendor payment registers for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The records requested include the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions or purposes of goods and services provided.

The FOIA request emphasizes that it is strictly for records that already exist and does not require the creation of new documents. The requester also mentions their role as a member of the media in gathering and reporting news to ensure public accountability and transparency. In line with this professional responsibility, they have requested a fee waiver.

Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri. This coalition assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.

In Illinois, pet owners must have a license for certain pets like dogs and comply with state and local regulations as defined in the Illinois Animal Welfare Act. These licenses involve a fee and must be renewed periodically to support animal control programs and ensure vaccinations against diseases like rabies.

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.