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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by NW Illinois News to the City of Polo, Illinois, seeking access to specific public records. The request, sent on November 10, 2025, asks for copies of existing vendor payment registers maintained by the city. These records cover the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025.

The requested documents should include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and a description or purpose 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.

NW Illinois News is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of their mission to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency, they have requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). The requester has also indicated eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information as a media professional.

Additionally, NW Illinois News 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 at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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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.