A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Rochelle Finance Department on October 31, 2024. The request, made by us at NW Illinois News, seeks detailed information about the city's sales tax records.
Specifically, we are requesting a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. This list should include the business name, business type, and the amount of sales tax each business paid during this period.
In addition to this list, we are also seeking information on the total amount of sales tax that the city collected from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, access to public records is essential for us at NW Illinois News. This information will allow us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional given our role in disseminating information. We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format for ease of analysis and reporting.
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