Kevin Lalley Emergency Management Agency Director | Lee County
Kevin Lalley Emergency Management Agency Director | Lee County
FOIA Request to Lee County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Lee County, Illinois, by NW Illinois News on November 10, 2025. The request seeks access to the county's vendor payment registers 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 county, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request emphasizes that it pertains only to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. NW Illinois News has requested that these records be provided in electronic format if available. As a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, NW Illinois News is seeking this information to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency through the use of Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. This affiliation underscores their commitment to investigating governmental actions and informing the public.
Lee County is home to an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year, with a total enrollment of 3,723 students and 264 full-time faculty members across its schools.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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