Rockford Sun

FOIA Request to Boone County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

On November 10, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Boone County, Illinois, by Rockford Sun. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the county for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The records requested include the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.

The request emphasizes that it applies only to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. The requester has asked for these records in electronic format if available. As part of their role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable, Rockford Sun is seeking a fee waiver as a media professional.

The individual making this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.

Boone County is home to approximately 9,013 students enrolled across its schools with an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year. This reflects a commitment to maintaining manageable class sizes and providing quality education within the community.

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.