FOIA Request to Village Of Freeburg regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village Of Freeburg by Metro East Sun, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, seeks access to records related to new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include details such as the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
Metro East Sun emphasizes that this request is intended for gathering information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It specifically requests existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Should any part of this request be denied or withheld, they ask for a specific statutory basis for denial and release all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency, Metro East Sun has requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information. They also highlight their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA laws.
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.
