Lake County Gazette

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Lake Forest by a representative from the Lake County Gazette. The request, dated November 10, 2025, seeks access to specific public records maintained by the city. The requested documents pertain to vendor payment registers for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025.

The information sought includes the names of vendors paid by the city during this timeframe, along with the dates and amounts of these payments. Additionally, the request asks for details on the purpose or description of goods and services provided by these vendors. It is important to note that this request is strictly for existing records and does not seek the creation of new documents.

The requester has identified themselves as a news reporter from Lake County Gazette, an organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. They have emphasized their role in gathering and reporting news as part of their professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public.

Furthermore, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional. The requester is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.

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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.