FOIA Request to Village of Round Lake regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Lake County Gazette to the Village of Round Lake on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to records concerning new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
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 necessitate the creation of new documents. Furthermore, it asks for an explanation if any part of the request is denied or withheld.
As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in governmental affairs, Lake County Gazette has expressed its intention to use this information for public dissemination. The requester has also sought a fee waiver citing their role as a member of the media.
The FOIA request highlights the affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at 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.
