FOIA Request to Village Of Machesney Park regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
The Rockford Sun has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village Of Machesney Park seeking access to specific financial records. The request, sent on February 1, 2026, aims to obtain the vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The requested records include detailed information about transactions conducted by the city during that month. Specifically, the Rockford Sun seeks records containing the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. The purpose of this request is to gather information that is in the public interest and to disseminate it to the public.
In accordance with FOIA regulations, if any part of this request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for such denial must be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. The Rockford Sun has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
As a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through transparency laws, we are committed to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to citizens. A fee waiver has been requested due to our role as media professionals engaged in gathering and reporting news.
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.
