FOIA Request to City of Zion 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 Zion in Illinois. The request seeks access to existing vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The records requested include details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and the purpose or description of goods and services provided.

The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, which allows public access to government records. The requester specified a preference for receiving these documents in electronic format and emphasized that this request pertains only to records that already exist, not requiring the creation of new documents.

The Lake County Gazette is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of its mission to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency, it has requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals under FOIA provisions.

Additionally, the requester 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 and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

In Illinois, pet owners must have a license for certain pets, like dogs, and comply with state and local regulations. These licenses are defined in the Illinois Animal Welfare Act and must comply with the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Rules. The pet license typically involves a fee and must be renewed periodically. Licensing supports animal control and health programs and helps ensure that pets have the correct vaccinations, especially against deadly and highly contagious diseases like rabies.

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.