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

On November 10, 2025, NW Illinois News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of East Dubuque. The request seeks access to existing vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Specifically, the requested records should 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.

The request emphasizes that it is strictly for records that already exist and does not seek the creation of new documents. As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, NW Illinois News highlights its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given this role, they have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.

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

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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.