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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Morrison by NW Illinois News, a media organization focused on delivering comprehensive news coverage concerning local governmental affairs. The request, sent on November 10, 2025, seeks access to specific financial records held by the city.

The request pertains to existing vendor payment registers for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Specifically, the records requested include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions or purposes of goods and services provided. It is emphasized that this request is for documents that already exist and does not call for the creation of new records.

The individual submitting the request represents NW Illinois News and is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about their work can be found on their website.

In line with their role in news gathering and dissemination, NW Illinois News has requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media entity. They argue that access to these public records is crucial for maintaining transparency and holding public institutions accountable.

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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.