FOIA Request to Village of Antioch regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
The Lake County Gazette has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village of Antioch. The request seeks access to records related to new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The specific details requested include the title of each contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The request emphasizes that it is limited to records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, Lake County Gazette has expressed its intent to use this information for public dissemination. The organization also highlighted its eligibility for a fee waiver due to its role in gathering and reporting news.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found at this link.
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.
