Will County Gazette

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Will County Gazette to the City of Joliet on November 10, 2025. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the city 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 city, dates and amounts of payments, and a description or purpose of goods and services provided.

The Will County Gazette is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request emphasizes that it is strictly for existing records and does not seek the creation of new documents. As part of their professional responsibilities in gathering and reporting news, they have requested a fee waiver based on their role as media professionals.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. This coalition leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions.

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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.