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FOIA Request to City of Byron regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Byron, Illinois, by NW Illinois News. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The requested records include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and a description or purpose of goods and services provided.
The FOIA request emphasizes that it pertains only to existing records and does not seek the creation of new documents. NW Illinois News has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, NW Illinois News aims to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. The organization has also requested a fee waiver for accessing these records, citing their status as a media professional.
The requestor 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 using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.
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.
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