McHenry Times

FOIA Request to City of Harvard regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

The McHenry Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Harvard, Illinois, seeking access to specific public records. The request was sent on November 10, 2025, and aims to obtain copies of existing vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025.

The requested records should include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and a description or purpose of goods and services provided. The McHenry Times emphasizes that this request is strictly for records that already exist and does not seek the creation of new documents.

As a media organization dedicated to comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, the McHenry Times seeks these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). Access to such public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.

Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.

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.