Chambana Sun

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Chambana Sun, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request was sent to the City of Georgetown, Illinois, seeking access to specific public records.

The requested records pertain to the city's vendor payment registers for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The information sought includes the names of vendors paid by the city, the dates and amounts of payments made, and a description or purpose of the goods and services provided. The request emphasizes that it is strictly for existing records and does not seek the creation of new documents.

Chambana Sun has highlighted its role in gathering and reporting news as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization argues that access to these public records is essential for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As such, they have requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals under these circumstances.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation based in Missouri. This organization supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about their mission 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.