FOIA Request to Village of Winnebago regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Winnebago by a representative from Rockford Sun, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to records concerning new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The specific details requested include the title of each contract or amendment, the names of contracting parties involved, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The request emphasizes that it is limited to records that currently exist and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
The requester has asked for these records in electronic format if available. Additionally, if any part of this request is denied or withheld, they have requested a specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. As a member of the media engaged in gathering and reporting news to the public, they have also sought a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information and promoting transparency.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this organization can be found at this link.
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.
