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FOIA Request to City of Waterloo regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Waterloo, Illinois, by SW Illinois News. The request seeks access to existing vendor payment registers for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. 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.
The request specifies that it is strictly for records that already exist and does not seek the creation of new documents. As a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs comprehensively and accurately, SW Illinois News emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling its professional responsibilities. This includes holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public.
In addition to their role as a news outlet, SW Illinois News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
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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