FOIA Request to McHenry County regarding newly executed contracts or amendments on December 10, 2025.
The McHenry Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to McHenry County, Illinois, seeking access to records of newly executed contracts or amendments entered into by the county between January 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025. The request specifically targets contracts in the areas of public works, information technology or digital services, and consulting or professional services.
The request emphasizes the preference for receiving these documents in electronic format. It is important to note that this request pertains only to existing records and includes signed contracts or amendments executed during the specified time frame.
As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, McHenry Times aims to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. The organization has requested a fee waiver for accessing these records due to its role in disseminating information as part of its journalistic duties.
The individual submitting the request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
McHenry County’s educational landscape during the 2022-23 school year featured an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14-to-1 with a total enrollment of 45,580 students across schools staffed by 3,317 full-time faculty members.
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.
