FOIA Request to Village of Greenwood regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village of Greenwood by McHenry Times, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request, dated February 1, 2026, seeks access to the village’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The records requested include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. The aim is to gather information that holds public interest and to disseminate it to the public. The request specifies that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
The McHenry Times has requested that if any part of this request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for denial should be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. The organization has expressed willingness to receive these records in electronic format if available.
As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news, McHenry Times emphasizes its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
