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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Park City, Illinois, by a representative from the Lake County Gazette. The request seeks access to existing vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Specifically, the records requested include 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 pertains only to records that already exist and does not call for the creation of new documents. The requester has also sought a fee waiver on account of their role as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. This is in line with their responsibility to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency.

The individual making this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri. This organization assists media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information 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.

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.