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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Carroll County, Illinois, seeking access to specific financial records. The request, sent by NW Illinois News, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, asks for copies of existing vendor payment registers from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The requested records should include the names of vendors paid by the county, the dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of the goods or services purchased.

The request emphasizes that it applies only to records that already exist and does not require the creation of new documents. It also specifies a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available. This is in line with NW Illinois News's commitment to providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable through comprehensive news coverage.

The individual making the request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.

Carroll County has an average student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 for the 2022-23 school year. With a total enrollment of 1,951 students and 147 full-time faculty members across its schools, Carroll County is committed to maintaining quality education alongside transparent governance.

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.