Lake County Gazette

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

The Lake County Gazette has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Waukegan seeking access to specific financial records. The request, dated November 10, 2025, asks for copies of existing vendor payment registers maintained by the city. These records cover the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The information requested includes the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions or purposes of goods and services provided.

The request emphasizes that it seeks only existing documents and does not require the creation of new records. The Lake County Gazette is a media organization focused on local governmental affairs and believes that access to these public records is crucial for transparency and accountability. As such, they have requested a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information as part of their journalistic duties.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri. This coalition aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this organization 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.